Part of taking care of a dog means going Image By for regular walks. Going for regular walks means coming home with a dog that likely has mucky feet, which means they need regular cleaning. In some cases, cleaning your dog’s paws is essential for your dog’s health—not only to remove potential hazards like salt […]
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Welcome to the Wednesday Dogs of Dogster! Every Wednesday, we share a story from one of our Dogsters. This week is about Nicole and her two rescue dogs, Mac and Rosa. Living with dogs means learning their language, but more importantly, it means realizing they’ve learned ours. I’ve heard people say that dogs don’t understand
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As a dog owner, can you even keep up anymore with all these recent changes in dog diets? It can get so confusing as things change, wondering what the best options are for your best buddy. Luckily, we can help out. Chewy is a huge supporter of pet health, offering terrific nutrition with convenient shipping
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Valentine’s Day is a big deal in the United States, with people planning on spending nearly $26 billion in 2024. While a significant other might account for the bulk of this, pet owners also open their wallets for their animal companions on this day of love. You may have been hard-pressed to find appropriate gifts
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Welcome to the Wednesday Dogs of Dogster! Every Wednesday, we share a story from one of our Dogsters. This week is about Nicole and her two rescue dogs, Mac and Rosa. While many people appreciate the conveniences and luxuries of urban living, there is something uniquely fulfilling about living rurally. While there may be fewer
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On January 6, Streetdog Foundation received an urgent call from a local emergency vet clinic about a mama dog in desperate need. The German Shepherd mix, now named Epiphany, had been shot four times while protecting her 11 newborn puppies. Despite her grave injuries—including bullets lodged in her arm, elbow, and spine, and one that
Debuting at CES 2025 in Las Vegas, Tractive, the global leader in pet GPS and health tracking, has officially launched its advanced GPS and Health Tracker for dogs in North America, which is a game-changer for pet health technology. With over 1.3 million customers already, Tractive is excited to share this cutting-edge device packed with innovative
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Happy New Year’s Eve! We hope you have had a lovely holiday season, and are ready to ring in the new year and say a pleasant farewell to 2024. In many parts of the world, New Year’s Eve is celebrated with music, dancing, drinking, and fireworks. For those who don’t have a dog in their
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On Saturday, December 14, 2024, Nueva Gorgona, Panama, experienced a significant milestone in animal welfare as 360 cats and 292 dogs were spayed and neutered over the course of the weekend, totaling 652 animals. This incredible effort addressed both stray and roaming populations, significantly reducing the number of animals at risk in the community. This
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Last week, New Zealand announced plans to ban greyhound racing, a move that has been described as both “monumental” and “devastating,” depending on whom you ask. If you ask us here at Dogster, the only thing devastating about it is the fact that it has taken so long to be banned in the first place.
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Welcome to the Wednesday Dogs of Dogster! Every Wednesday, we share a story from one of our Dogsters. This week is about Nicole and her two rescue dogs, Mac and Rosa. If I had my way, I’d have a zoo full of rescue animals, though if you asked my husband, he’d say I already have
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Have you ever wanted to communicate on a deeper level with your dog? Or have you wished to understand your dog’s behaviors, emotions, or even their unspoken messages better? If so, Danielle MacKinnon’s new course might be exactly what you’re looking for. A globally recognized soul-level animal communicator, MacKinnon is launching a groundbreaking online program,
Thanksgiving 2024 may be over, but the bond between U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Payton May and his retired military working dog Yyacob is forever. On Monday, November 26, 2024, American Humane orchestrated a touching reunion in San Antonio, Texas, between Yyacob, an eight-year-old Belgian Malinois, and his former handler, Ssg. May. After two and a
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Meet Rhoen, the “sweetest, most loving, goofball, teddy bear dog,” as described by his loving owner Liz Randall, a professional dog trainer in southern California. Randall has trained numerous dogs to compete in agility events over her career; however, her current border collie, Rhoen, stands out in a unique way. While he is a big
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If you haven’t heard of the American Humane Hero Dog Awards®, it’s time to tune in! They’ve just celebrated their 14th annual event and announced America’s newest top dog: Law Enforcement Dog Bo. The American Humane Hero Dog Awards® is a nationwide event that celebrates exceptional dogs across the United States, recognizing them in five
Welcome to the Wednesday Dogs of Dogster! Every Wednesday, we share a story from one of our Dogsters. This week is about Nicole and her two rescue dogs, Mac and Rosa. Meet Rosa and Machado. I have so many stories to tell about these extraordinary pups, but as they are rescue dogs, I feel like
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In the heart of Yucatan, Mexico—about five hours from Cancun—a small farm has become a haven for dogs awaiting a new life. Beach Dog Rescue, run by Heather and Gil Johnson, is more than a typical shelter; it’s a sanctuary. Here, dogs stay until they’re ready to journey to trusted rescue partners in New York
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In many ways, the Great Pyrenees embodies all we love in our canine companions. They’re protective yet patient, calm and pensive, with a benevolent, loving personality that makes these gentle giants too easy to love. Finding fault isn’t easy with this admirable breed, but if there’s one struggle many owners underestimate, it’s training. Pyrs aren’t
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While we may not recognize it at every moment of the day, our dogs never stop learning. They’re ceaselessly creating new associations, learning which behaviors cause which responses to understand the best, most efficient ways to get what they want or need. The constant connection-building can make everyday training seem more complicated than many owners
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Enrichment is, in many ways, the most critical factor determining a dog’s overall health and happiness. The diverse activities and games we provide fill the day with physical and mental stimulation, giving pets a reason to rise in the morning and something to look forward to when they go to bed at night. It’s a
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Imagine that you’re planning on having some close friends over for dinner tonight. Directly after work, you drive to the grocery store to get the ingredients to make a delicious meal. You open the door to your home, grocery bags in hand, greet your dog, and that is when the smell hits you: dog urine.
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On October 23rd, Ryan Reynolds’ 48th birthday, his friend and business partner (co-chairman of the Wrexham AFC team) Rob McElhenney came up with a hilariously adorable and heartwarming way to celebrate the Canadian actor. He posted on Instagram that he has partnered with Best Friends Saves Them All Animal Rescue and renamed pets awaiting adoption
Meet Oslo, a 5-year-old Australian Shepherd, who loved nothing more than adventuring through the mountains of Haute-Savoie and the Alps with his owner. Unfortunately, his adventure-seeking lifestyle was halted when he suffered a serious injury, partially rupturing the tendons in his right front paw. Even after surgery, Oslo was left with carpal joint hyperextension, severely
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As owners humanize their dogs and the pet industry pushes innovation, dog food has diversified significantly in recent years. Fresh, freeze-dried, and homemade meals now enjoy more attention, prompting many long-time pet parents to ask, “Whatever happened to good ol’ dry food?” Though its popularity may be waning, traditional store-bought kibble is still a practical,
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A 10-year-old retired military hero dog, Dasty, was recently reunited with his former handler, U.S. Army Sgt. Michael Fletcher, after being apart for two years. Sergeant Fletcher of the U.S. Army was paired with three exceptional dogs during his seven-year career, but his bond with his third dog Dasty, a Dutch Shepherd, was unique. As
We can think of a thousand and one reasons we love our dogs, but their smell is one aspect that could often use some improvement. Dogs have a habit of developing interesting odors, some from the environment and others due to bodily issues. No matter the cause, an off-putting doggy odor can understandably make you
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If you find yourself on the direct path of a hurricane and are simultaneously making decisions about your furry family members who may need veterinary assistance, we are here to help. These types of storms often require evacuation or taking refuge in interior rooms within your house, but to make this process easier on you,
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As the bitter Ukrainian winter approaches, over 300 stray dogs—descendants of those left behind after the Chornobyl nuclear disaster—are about to receive critical help. These animals, already survivors of radiation exposure and the ongoing Ukraine-Russia war, will soon be sheltered from the harsh elements, thanks to an inspiring partnership between Farm & Yard, the Society
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The hybrid pet is an exciting concept for many, leading many animal lovers to question whether dogs and cats can mate. After all, some dogs are undeniably cat-like and vice versa, and if two breeds as different as Chihuahuas and Mastiffs can have babies, why shouldn’t a similar-looking cat-dog pairing do the same? Though it
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Rescuing a puppy mill dog can be one of the most fulfilling adventures a loving pet parent can embark on and a training experience like no other. Raised in desolation and often enduring a lifetime of abuse in the only home they’ve ever known, puppy mill dogs face unique difficulties adapting to loving families, with
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