Month: May 2016
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Do Dogs Have a Sense of Time?
It's rare to see a dog wearing a watch. Can dogs tell time? Do they even have a concept of time or mark its passage in any way we'd understand?
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Belle Turns Her Dog Only Knows Blog Into a Book!
We chat with Terry Kaye about serving as translator and typist for Belle's latest project, "Dog Only Knows: The Word of Dog."
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Here’s How You Can Help Your State Euthanize Fewer Dogs
With the news that Utah is making good on its goal of becoming entirely "no kill" by 2019, we offer some tips on how you can do the same where you live.
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Facebook Stars Roofus and Kilo Head Up Their Happy Rescue Family
These charismatic Pitties welcome all to their farm of "misfit dogs." Check out their adorable Facebook photos.
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Maia the Frenchie Is Now Cancer-Free After a Bone Marrow Transplant
Stephanie Wallace wasn't ready to lose Maia yet, so they traveled thousands of miles for the best possible treatment.
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Filmmaker and Dog Trainer Larry Kay Turns Shelter Pets Into Video Stars
Dogs who appear in his videos find their forever homes, and for one that was with Larry Kay himself.
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Ask Frank: How Do I Get My Humans to Take Better Pictures of Me?
In this installment of Ask Frank, our funny French Bulldog helps a furry reader get camera ready.
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How to Deal With Doggy Teenage Rebellion
At 6 to 9 months of age, dogs enter the difficult-teen stage. Here's what to expect -- and how to manage it through training.
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5 Dog Breeds Who Are Surprisingly Good at Fetch
They may not be retrievers, but Miniature Schnauzers, Standard Poodles, and others love a good game of fetch.
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Are You Thinking About Returning a Rescue Dog?
Sometimes adoptions don't work out, for a variety of reasons. Here is how to make the situation right for everyone involved, including the dog.
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My Dog Has Odd Play Habits. Does Yours?
My French Bulldog Louie won't play with me or most toys, but he loves to fetch for my son. And that's just the beginning.
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How I Used Body Language to Teach a Jumping Dog to Sit and Stay
Jelly loved to jump up and say hello. By watching her body language during training, I was able to figure out how to keep her paws on the ground.
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How a Walking Club Is Slowly Helping My Reactive Dog
Maybelle wants to meet every dog she sees and throws a fit when she can't. We're walking with other dogs weekly to make her less reactive.
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Animal Rescue Has Led Me to the Great Love of My Life
I met Nathan Levinson through Hardcore Punk Speaking Out for Shelter Reform. Now, we're engaged.
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Choir Director Andrea Ochsner Helps Students Raise Funds for Animals
The teacher at South Keller Intermediate School gets creative with fundraising efforts to help local shelters and rescues.
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Our French Bulldogs Put the Stair Barrier to the Test
The Stair Barrier is an easy-to-use, surprisingly stylish mesh gate that keeps pets and kids from accessing stairs.
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Meet Soren, a French Bulldog Who Defied Agility Stereotypes
With 116 performance titles over the years in agility, rally, and obedience, this friendly Frenchie surprised a lot of people.
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Chopper the Biker Dog Helps Hospital Patients Heal
The Boston Terrier in a biker vest visits patients of all ages, bringing cheer and snuggles to their bedsides.
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Can Dogs Eat Seafood?
Tuna has been called the chicken of the sea. Dogs can eat chicken, but what of tuna? What about other fish and aquatic life? Is seafood safe for dogs?
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Ask a Vet: What Causes Nosebleeds in Dogs?
Nosebleeds in dogs can have many causes -- far too many to treat at home. A visit to the vet is almost always necessary.
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Mr. Golden Retriever Mali Lives a Charmed Life on Social Media
Mali and his stuffed friend Teddy are delighting fans on Facebook with adorable photos of their many adventures.
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I Saw a Dog Bite a Child, and It Was a Totally Preventable Accident
Most bites happen because parents don't teach their kids how to interact with animals and owners don't learn how to read dog body language.
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An Injured Stray Gets Saved From a Busy Highway by a Good Samaritan
Ben has Karen Weideling to thank for being alive and healthy. We catch up with the gentle Lab in his new home.
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Get to Know the Gordon Setter: The Hunter of the Scottish Moors
The Gordon Setter is one of the largest and rarest setters; he got his name in the 1700s by being the favored setter at Gordon Castle.
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Benny the Boxer’s Viral “Yesterday Was Weird” Post Will Become a Book
We talked to Austin-based musician John Pointer about his cathartic post about Benny's last moments -- and about the illustrated book version in the works.
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Dog Products We’re Wagging About in May
From Petco’s "Star Wars" Pet Fan Collection to Bocce’s Bakery’s wheat-free biscuits, here's what caught our eye this month.
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How a Dog Groomer Ended up Directing a Tegan and Sara Video
Dog groomer Jess Rona tells us how she came to direct the Canadian indie-rock band's "100x" video, which turned out beautifully thanks to its canine stars.
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Ask Frank: Why Don’t My Neighbors Appreciate My “Singing” at Night?
In this installment of Ask Frank, our hilarious French Bulldog helps a furry reader work on his nighttime songs. Instead of barking, how about opera?
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Guinnevere Shuster Has Fun With “Shelter Dogs in a Photo Booth”
The photographer's work captures the playful side of shelter dogs, which increases adoption rates! A new book collects her favorite photos.
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Rapper Big Boi Joins Bobbi Panter to Create Dog Shampoo Line
The former Outkast member collaborated with the natural products creator on two product lines coming to stores soon.
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