Month: March 2016
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In the Wake of the Cesar Millan Controversy, Dogster Writers Share Their Favorite Force-Free Trainers
From Victoria Stilwell to Brandon McMillan, none of our favorites on TV and online use force or fear to train dogs.
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Get to Know the Norwich Terrier: Naughty, Nice, and Not a Norfolk!
Full of life and a magnet for mischief, it's never boring when a Norwich is around!
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Shot and Abandoned, Sadie Now Spreads an Anti-Bullying Message
A vet recommended euthanasia for Sadie, who was found with bullets between her eyes and in her back, but Joal Derse Dauer saw a different future for her.
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Over 8 Million Chinese Citizens Call for a Ban on the Dog and Cat Meat Trade
Chinese citizens have voted online in support of a legislative proposal to stop the dog and cat meat trade. Organizers hope to make the ban a reality in 2017.
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Our Newshound Barks About the NCAA Tournament, SXSW, and a SCOTUS Nomination
Whirlwind the Greyhound, our intrepid trends reporter, scans all of social media each week so you don't have to.
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We Adopted a Dog — and Almost Regretted It
Despite a great first meeting, Hobo Richard didn't fit in well at our home -- until he realized it was his home for good.
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Quiz: What Type of Spring Breaker Is Your Dog?
Is your dog too busy fetching to take a vacation? Or is he a party animal? Take our quiz to find out!
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5 Cheap, Easy, and Quick Spring Adventures to Go on With Your Dog
From day hikes to family visits, you can get away this spring without busting your budget or using all of your vacay time.
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We Talk to Old-School Punk Nathan Levinson About Shelter Reform
The fan created a Facebook page that profiles musicians who support rescue efforts and shelter reform.
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Pinto the Chihuahua Has a Brain Tumor and a Bucket List
The 8-year-old dog doesn't have many days left, and she's filling them with fun and spreading awareness of hospice shelter and foster dogs.
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Why I Wish My 70-Pound Dog Could Fit in My Purse
I envy pet parents who can take their dogs with them wherever they go. Here's why.
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What Do Outdated Dog Training and a Pit of Spiders Have in Common?
Dogster resident trainer Annie Phenix explains how Cesar Millan's fear-inducing methods harm instead of help dogs.
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Western Canada Bans Ear Cropping
British Columbia joins a handful of countries (but not the U.S.) in banning the controversial procedure.
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5 Tips for Finding the Right Groomer for Your Dog
Consider factors such as cleanliness, experience, and first aid training when looking for the right groomer for your dog.
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My Vizsla Tries the Pet Tutor Interactive Feeder and Trainer
This interactive feeder and training tool helped Finley focus her mind and be less anxious when left alone.
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He May Not Have Won “Best in Show,” But Finley Was My “Best In Heart” Dog
I met the three-legged Pit Bull at San Diego Humane Society, where he volunteered and I worked. He touched my heart in many ways.
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15 Fun Facts About the Colorful Large Dogs of Ireland
Let's take a look at the Irish Setter, the Red and White Irish Setter, the Irish Water Spaniel, and the Irish Wolfhound.
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What Is the Life Expectancy of a Dog With Epilepsy?
Depending on certain factors, medication may significantly improve quality and length of life for a dog with seizures.
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Which Vaccines Are Most Essential for Dogs?
Is there a basic timeline or vaccination schedule for puppies? What boosters do dogs need as they age?
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Mutka and Luna Are Two Tongue-Tastic Great Danes From Finland
Thanks to their stellar Instagram account, these two goofy Great Danes will make you laugh.
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12 Fun Facts About the Rollicking Terriers of Ireland
Meet Ireland's finest: the Glen of Imaal Terrier, the Irish Terrier, the Kerry Blue Terrier, and the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier.
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Arizona Diamondbacks and PetSmart Team Up to Welcome Dogs at Every Home Game
Chase Field will have exclusive seating areas for dogs and their humans, an indoor dog park, and more!
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Get to Know the Sloughi: Swift Hunter of North Africa
Old meets new as this ancient breed becomes one of the American Kennel Club's newest additions for 2016!
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Molly the Pit Bull Gets Hit By a Train, But Finds a Home With Her Rescuer
Amtrak Police Officer Kevin McMullen found the Pit Bull on train tracks, missing a leg. Once Molly healed, he took her home for good.
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Our Newshound Barks About Dangerous Donald Trump Rallies, Naked Kim Kardashian, and DST
Whirlwind the Greyhound, our intrepid trends reporter, scans all of social media each week so you don't have to.
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L.A. County Animal Care & Control Launches Investigation of Cesar Millan
In a recent "Cesar 911" episode, Millan put a pig in a yard with a dog who had killed pigs before. Both the animals suffered, and his opponents called for and got action.
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8 Cool Dog Products: Dogit Jogger Mate, Achy Paws Pet Mat, and More
GoDogGo Fetch Machine and Petsmile beef-flavored toothpaste are also among the awesome things we spotted.
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Train Your Dog to Stay Out of the Kitchen — It’s a Dangerous Place!
During meal prep, the kitchen is full of hazards. Here's how to keep your dog happy and safe when you're cooking.
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We Chat With Artist Margaret McCall About Her Pop Culture Corgis
The Seattle-based artist turns Pembroke Corgis into characters from classic movies like "Snakes on a Plane" and "Dirty Dancing." She also has a Trump Corgi!
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Petition Calls for Cesar Millan to Lose His TV Show — Let’s All Sign It!
In a recent episode of "Cesar 911," the TV personality used one of his own pets as bait for an aggressive dog who had killed pigs in the past. Both the pig and the dog suffered.
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