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Is your dog the best officemate? Here’s how to pitch working from home to your boss
- May 19, 2020
Is your dog the best officemate? Here’s how to pitch working from home to your boss
It’s difficult enough to do the weather from home when you work for a major metro TV station. How much more difficult is it when your dogs keep getting in the shot?
- May 13, 2020
It’s difficult enough to do the weather from home when you work for a major metro TV station. How much more difficult is it when your dogs keep getting in the shot?
The best farm dogs do more than watch sheep. Pastoral dogs excel at herding, guarding, ratting, as well as providing companionship.
- March 5, 2020
The best farm dogs do more than watch sheep. Pastoral dogs excel at herding, guarding, ratting, as well as providing companionship.
One of our writers goes behind the scenes of police dog work with K-9 Sargent and his handler Officer Mark Wyrick.
- April 16, 2019
One of our writers goes behind the scenes of police dog work with K-9 Sargent and his handler Officer Mark Wyrick.
Let’s talk about who a service dog is and what it takes to make the grade.
- August 29, 2018
Let’s talk about who a service dog is and what it takes to make the grade.
An amazing K-9 in the field and partner to his handler, Deputy Richard Castellon, Kylo makes a difference in the community.
- July 2, 2018
An amazing K-9 in the field and partner to his handler, Deputy Richard Castellon, Kylo makes a difference in the community.
If not, check out these tips from the event’s creator, Pet Sitters International, on how to get a Take Your Dog to Work Day in 2022.
- June 22, 2018
If not, check out these tips from the event’s creator, Pet Sitters International, on how to get a Take Your Dog to Work Day in 2022.
A prominent K-9 in the field and a family member to his handler, Sgt. Denver, Flex is the four-legged star at A&E’s ‘Live PD.’
- June 13, 2018
A prominent K-9 in the field and a family member to his handler, Sgt. Denver, Flex is the four-legged star at A&E’s ‘Live PD.’
Don’t love leaving your dog at home when you head to the office? Check out the pup-friendly perks at these dog-friendly companies.
- February 26, 2018
Don’t love leaving your dog at home when you head to the office? Check out the pup-friendly perks at these dog-friendly companies.
Ah, barking dogs! From German Shepherds to Chihuahuas, here’s which breeds are the barkiest of them all.
- August 2, 2017
Ah, barking dogs! From German Shepherds to Chihuahuas, here’s which breeds are the barkiest of them all.
Of course the German Shepherd and Labrador Retriever have something to say on the topic, but we also talked to some of the other smartest dog breeds.
- July 26, 2017
Of course the German Shepherd and Labrador Retriever have something to say on the topic, but we also talked to some of the other smartest dog breeds.
Despite the name, the Australian Shepherd was bred in the U.S. Learn more about that and other American dog breeds just in time for July 4th!
- June 29, 2017
Despite the name, the Australian Shepherd was bred in the U.S. Learn more about that and other American dog breeds just in time for July 4th!
Blue Heelers are usually devoted to one person, but that doesn’t keep these hard-working dogs from being great family pets.
- June 22, 2017
Blue Heelers are usually devoted to one person, but that doesn’t keep these hard-working dogs from being great family pets.
Of course Newfies and Labs are on the list of dogs who like to swim, but a few of the other entries may surprise you.
- May 31, 2017
Of course Newfies and Labs are on the list of dogs who like to swim, but a few of the other entries may surprise you.
The Dalmatian, Mastiff, and three other breeds share their celebrity status in literature.
- February 17, 2017
The Dalmatian, Mastiff, and three other breeds share their celebrity status in literature.
This new breed can excel in assistive service, obedience, herding, therapy work, and search and rescue.
- January 18, 2017
This new breed can excel in assistive service, obedience, herding, therapy work, and search and rescue.
I’m a master certified pet first-aid/CPR instructor, and I recently took my course to Pearl River County Sheriff Department in Poplarville, Mississippi.
- January 18, 2017
I’m a master certified pet first-aid/CPR instructor, and I recently took my course to Pearl River County Sheriff Department in Poplarville, Mississippi.
Project K-9 Hero, created by Flash’s former handler Jason Johnson, helps pay expenses for police dogs in their retirement years.
- November 30, 2016
Project K-9 Hero, created by Flash’s former handler Jason Johnson, helps pay expenses for police dogs in their retirement years.
The Parson Russell Terrier, English Toy Spaniel, and three other breeds share what makes them wake up in a cold sweat!
- November 18, 2016
The Parson Russell Terrier, English Toy Spaniel, and three other breeds share what makes them wake up in a cold sweat!
Taken in by Hollywood dog trainer Omar von Muller, aka Uggie’s human, the Border Collie mix now stars in feature films, including with Ethan Hawke in “In a Valley of Violence.”
- November 15, 2016
Taken in by Hollywood dog trainer Omar von Muller, aka Uggie’s human, the Border Collie mix now stars in feature films, including with Ethan Hawke in “In a Valley of Violence.”
Of course the Labrador Retriever made the list, but so did the German Shepherd and three others that might surprise you.
- November 11, 2016
Of course the Labrador Retriever made the list, but so did the German Shepherd and three others that might surprise you.
I introduced Ryder Creed and his scent-detection dog, Grace, in my Maggie O’Dell mystery series. Now the pair are starring in their own series.
- October 17, 2016
I introduced Ryder Creed and his scent-detection dog, Grace, in my Maggie O’Dell mystery series. Now the pair are starring in their own series.
The specially trained Belgian Malinois helps scientists study El Jefe, the only wild jaguar in the U.S.
- September 26, 2016
The specially trained Belgian Malinois helps scientists study El Jefe, the only wild jaguar in the U.S.
These dogs, from the Alaskan Malamute to the Treeing Tennessee Brindle, are all American made!
- September 21, 2016
These dogs, from the Alaskan Malamute to the Treeing Tennessee Brindle, are all American made!
The Border Collie likes people too much to succeed as a working farm dog, but that trait makes him a perfect fit as the goose herder and ambassador to island visitors.
- September 5, 2016
The Border Collie likes people too much to succeed as a working farm dog, but that trait makes him a perfect fit as the goose herder and ambassador to island visitors.
You likely know that GSD stands for German Shepherd Dog, but there are less well-known acronyms. Also, we hear from the breeds themselves about their nicknames.
- September 2, 2016
You likely know that GSD stands for German Shepherd Dog, but there are less well-known acronyms. Also, we hear from the breeds themselves about their nicknames.
The Belgian Malinois herded sheep long before becoming a top military dog. We tell you about five breeds you may not know are herders.
- August 26, 2016
The Belgian Malinois herded sheep long before becoming a top military dog. We tell you about five breeds you may not know are herders.
These attractive dogs can do it all, from hunting and helping out in times of war to showing off in the ring, and they know it.
- August 8, 2016
These attractive dogs can do it all, from hunting and helping out in times of war to showing off in the ring, and they know it.
Thanks to the Queen, Pembroke Welsh Corgis get most of the attention. But Cardigans are just as deserving!
- July 25, 2016
Thanks to the Queen, Pembroke Welsh Corgis get most of the attention. But Cardigans are just as deserving!
Certain dog breeds are associated with romance, including Bichon Frise and Shih Tzu. Which others made the list?
- July 22, 2016
Certain dog breeds are associated with romance, including Bichon Frise and Shih Tzu. Which others made the list?
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