Meet the Winner of the 14th Annual American Humane Hero Dog Awards®, Law Enforcement Dog Bo
Click to Skip Ahead 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 distinct categories: Therapy Dogs, Service and Guide Dogs, Military Dogs, Law Enforcement and First Responder Dogs, and Shelter Dogs. The competition began...
Why Does My Dog Smell So Bad? 7 Vet-Verified Reasons & Helpful Tips
VET APPROVED The information is current and up-to-date in accordance with the latest veterinarian research. Learn more » Click to Skip Ahead 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 scramble for a solution. While smart habits like monthly baths can prevent many common...
How to Remove Dog Odor From Your House: 15 Vet-Approved Tips
VET APPROVED The information is current and up-to-date in accordance with the latest veterinarian research. Learn more » There is no getting around it: Dogs can get stinky. No one even has to ask if you have a pet; it’s evident when they enter your home. But no one wants their house to smell like a kennel. Dogs should be seen but not smelt. If you want to eliminate the doggie odor, you have many options to get the stink under control. It often involves multiple treatments to reach a sweet solution, but by trying a few of these...
Bonding With a Dog Isn’t Always Easy: Lava’s Journey & Mine
VET APPROVED The information is current and up-to-date in accordance with the latest veterinarian research. Learn more » Hi, I’m Dr. Maja! Read my introduction to learn more about me and my two crossbreed dogs, Lava and Hela. Puppies are cute and lovable. It’s impossible not to get attached to them. I’ve had several dogs so far, and besides Hela, who came to me as an adult, all were puppies. And all stole my heart so easily in the first few days. All except Lava. The strangest thing happened with this puppy, and it...
Dr Karyn’s 10 Commandments For Successful Puppy Parenting (Part 1)
VET APPROVED The information is current and up-to-date in accordance with the latest veterinarian research. Learn more » Hi, I’m Dr. Karyn! Read my introduction to learn more about me and my five funny dogs, Poppy, Bailey, Kodah, Ned, and Fred. Bringing a new puppy into the home should be a happy and exciting time, but it’s also an important period of training and socialization. I believe that when it comes to raising puppies (and probably children, too), if you don’t feel mean some of the time, you’re...
Dogster Photo Contest: Dogs of the Week Winners (November 8, 2024)
Click to Skip Ahead This Week’s Winner Name: Noel Rascal Breed: Maltese/Chihuahua mix Fun Fact: Noel came from a rescue at 12 weeks old. He was named Noel because he was adopted during Christmas. After a couple months, he was given a middle name “Rascal” which suits his personality. He is the foster advocate at his home because he helps the fosters dogs to come out of their shells and feel comfortable. He not only steals treats, but he will also steals your heart in a blink. Cutest Name: Lucy Breed: Dutch Shepherd Fun Fact:...
Meet Rosa & Machado, Our Adorably Cheeky Rescue Pups
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 I need to share how they came to be Cosgroves. They live a rural life, break all of the house rules (like no dogs inside and no dogs on the bed), and change them to suit themselves with their cheeky smiles and unconditional love. I’ll be sharing...
Beach Dog Rescue Surpasses 7,000 Spay/Neuter Milestone in Yucatan, Mexico
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 City and Canada, where they will eventually find their furever families. In Mexico, where over 16 million dogs live on the streets,1 Beach Dog Rescue is helping address the crisis one dog at a time. The mission is...
6 Best Anxiety Vests for Dogs in 2024 – Reviews & Top Picks
Among the various tricks and techniques we use to help our dogs manage stress, an anxiety vest may be the perfect touch to keep them calm in troubling situations. Maybe your dog runs at the sound of thunder, suffers from separation anxiety, or tenses up on the way to the vet. Whatever the stressful situation, giving your dog a relaxing “hug” with an anxiety vest is an effortless way to offer relief and comfort. Picking a comfortable vest for your dog is critical for the best effect, and you’ll have plenty of unique options...
5 Sounds Only Dogs Can Hear: Vet-Analyzed Canine Hearing Range
VET APPROVED The information is current and up-to-date in accordance with the latest veterinarian research. Learn more » Click to Skip Ahead We’ve heard people talk about ‘sounds that only a dog can hear’, and we all know that our dogs can hear the rustling of a chip packet from a mile away, but what are the real facts about a dog’s sense of hearing? Although the superior intellect and brain capacity of humans have allowed us to reach the lofty position of owner and leader, when you take a look at how we measure...
