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Boarding Your Dog For The First Time

You're going away and you're worried about boarding your dog for the first time. Here are a few stress-free tips to make the process go smoother.

Buddy Makes Us Bawl: Budweiser’s Emotional Anti Drinking Ad [Video]

Budweiser’s new ad against drinking and driving isn’t just for dog owners – it will hit a soft spot with everyone Most ads encouraging us t…

The World’s Most Interesting Man Joins The Fight To End Dog Cancer [

He doesn’t always take on causes, but when he does, it’s for the health of dogs. Jonathan Goldsmith, best known as Heineken’s Dos Equis &ld…

Adoptable Dog Of The Week – Maury

Get ready to fall in love with Maury, our Adoptable Dog of the Week from Adoptapet.com. Maury is an adult male Basset Hound from Albuquerque, NM. He is neute…

Researchers Say DNA Testing In Pedigree Dogs Not Enough

Research out of the UK shows that a single genetic test may not be enough to improve the health of pedigree dog breed lines. For Harry Potter fans, we know i…

The Tails Of NYC RescueMen Calendar Is Pawsitively Fetching

Hunky men? Check. Precious pooches? Check. Cuddly kitties? Check. Good cause? Check. This calendar’s got it all. We’ll take one for every room of…

Adoptable Dog Of The Week – Quill

A golden vision, Quill is our Adoptable Dog of the Week. Quill is a female Goldendoodle from Chesapeake City, MD. She is housetrained, good with kids, good w…

Mini Beef Balls Dog Treat Recipe

There are treats, and then there are special treats. And this Mini Beef Balls Dog Treat Recipe fits the latter category. With just a few ingredients, these B…

6 Off-Leash Tips For The Dog Park

Roll down the window - we're going to the dog park!To keep it safe and fun, let's go over a few things to keep in mind the next time you're at the dog park.

From Rescue To Runway: Cavalier Newest Model For Designer Karen Walker

Puppy mill rescue Toast is now a fetching model, looking too cool for training school in designer sunglasses The reality behind that puppy in the window &nda…

Belly Flop! Flynn Makes A Splash As This Week’s Wet Wednesday Winner

This is our last pick for our Weekly Wet Wednesday Winner, and Flynn certainly does make a splash with his entry. Flynn can’t enough of the water. Just…

The Basics About Dog Body Language

Your pooch doesn't need to say a word for you to understand what he's feeling. Understanding dog body language tells you everything you need to know.

Adoptable Dog Of The Week – Lionel

This week’s Adoptable Dog of the Week from Adoptapet.com is Lionel, a strapping fellow who has plenty of love to give. He’s a Boxer and Great Dan…

Upside Down Dog Of The Week – Poppy

It’s Tuesday and you know what that means – it’s time to announce our Upside Down Dog of the Week from Upsidedowndogs.com. This week’…

Pope Francis Says All Dogs (And Cats) Do Go To Heaven

Pope Francis continues to prove he’s anything but traditional with his latest declaration Recently, during his weekly address at St. Peter’s Squa…

Adventures In Dog Sitting: Let The Fun Begin (Part 2)

Let's hear it from the dogs! Mickey and Oscar tell their side of the story during our first few days together as we embark in our doggy sitting adventure.

Adoptable Dog of the Week – Chrisy

This week’s adoptable dog from Adoptapet.com is Chrisy, a Labrador Retriever Mix from Manhasset, NY. She’s young, cute and much more – if f…

Transport To Freedom: Elvis’ Journey From A U.S. High-Kill Shelter T

Kevin Roberts isn’t just an outdoors enthusiast – he’s also passionate about rescuing and fostering dogs. In this article, he tells us abou…

Budweiser Super Bowl “Puppy Love” Is the Most Adorable Ad Ever [Vi

I’m not a Super Bowl fan. I can’t follow the rule of football, but I do enjoy the players in tight pants. What would tempt me to watch the game a…

Adoptable Dog Of The Week – Xena

Please say hello to Xena, our Adoptable Dog of the Week from Adoptapet.com. Xena is a 6-year-old female Labrador Retriever/Shepherd Mix from Philadelphia, PE…

Jumping Dog On TV Makes Pooch Hopping Mad

Hey, what’s the big idea? Coming onto my TV and jumping up like that? Do you think you can come in here and out jump me? I don’t think so! In fac…

6 Advantages Of Living In A Multi Dog Household

Two dogs are better than one – Let’s look at the pros of a multi dog household The more, the merrier – that’s the motto of many famil…

Unexpected Iron Dog Joins The Swedish Adventure Racing Team

Arthur, a stray dog, adopts the Swedish Adventure Racing Team in Ecuador Talk about one tough pooch! Sweden’s Peak Performance team began their journey…

Adoptable Dog Of The Week – Berlynn

What a beautiful girl! We’d like you to meet Berlynn, our Adoptable Dog of the Week. She’s a young female Rottweiler from Billings, MT. Berlynn i…

5 Zen Ways To Manage Dog Stress

It may not seem like it, but a dog's life can be stressful. Your dog may not be able to take a "Mental Health Day," but there are ways to manage dog stress.

What Is Hip Dysplasia In Dogs?

It’s hip to be square – learn the facts about hip dysplasia in dogs When it comes to keeping your dog healthy, there is only so much that you can…

Safety Tips: Flying With A Dog

Nothing is more satisfying than leaving your house and going on vacation - along with your dog. Here's what you need to know before flying with a dog.

Helping A Child Cope With A Loss Of A Pet

Losing a pet is hard on the whole family, no matter the circumstances. Children are often especially burdened by the loss of a pet as death is hard for them…

Adoptable Dog Of The Week – Esperanza (Espy)

We can’t say “No” to a lovely lady – you look into Esperanza’s eyes and try to tell her that she can’t come home with you…

Making The Switch To A Raw Food Diet For Dogs?

We've been intrigued with all the talk about the raw food diet for dogs. We wanted to get a first-hand account of a pet parent who feeds their dog this diet

Adoptable Dog Of The Week – Shanghai

You’ve got to love Shanghai, an adorable mop of fur who happens to be our Adoptable Dog of the Week. Shanghai is a 1.5-year-old male Shih Tzu and Bruss…

Hear Doggy! Ultrasonic Martian Toy Review

The Martians have arrived - can our brave testing dogs protect us from the Hear Doggy! invasion? Let's talk about what makes the Hear Doggy! different.

Product Review: Ruffwear Omnijore Joring System

We test out Ruffwear's Omnijore Joring System. Designed for any dog-pulling activity, Kev uses the Ruffwear Omnijore Joring System on a recent skijoring run

Best Cool Holiday Gifts For Dogs

Make a list, check it twice. Who's been naughty or nice? Our pooches always make it onto the "Nice" list, so put these cool gifts for dogs under the tree.

Adoptable Dog Of The Week – Etienne

There’s a lot of love in this little fella! Meet Etienne, our Adoptable Dog of the Week. He’s an adult Chihuahua from San Francisco, CA. Etienne…

Barking Bacon and Apple Dog Treat Recipe

I love bacon. And you know who else loves bacon? Oscar! And chances are, your dog is a big fan, too. Our Barking Bacon and Apple Dog Treat Recipe not only ga…

Top 10 Cutest Dog Breeds

You know you want an excuse to look at photos of outrageously cute dogs and puppies. And for that reason, we give you our Top 10 list of cutest dog breeds.

Dogs Wearing Soccer Jerseys Score With World Cup Fans

PetGuide.com can’t wait for 2014 FIFA World Cup to start tomorrow. And when it kicks off in Brazil, we’ll all be watching with our pooches, sport…

Are You In The Know About Organic Dog Food?

If you are considering switching your dog to an organic pet food formula, take the time to learn what organic dog food really is before you buy.

Take A Close Look – Study Shows That Dogs Look Like Their Owners

Scientists have finally uncovered just what it is that makes dogs look like their owners. Turns out, it’s all in the eyes. Sadahiko Nakajima, a psychol…

Zippy Full-Body Suits For Dogs Are Spiffy In A Jiffy!

When you combine style and function, you get a protective, stylish coat that protects your dog from a host of seasonal elements We admit, at first glance, Zi…

Adoptable Dog Of The Week – Eddie

Are you ready to rock out with Eddie, our Adoptable Dog of the Week? Eddie is an adult male Wire Fox Terrier and Dachshund mix from Nashville, TN. He is alre…

French Bulldog Scared Of His Own Farts

All this French Bulldog wanted to do was to enjoy a nice, quiet bathroom break. The last thing he was expecting was… a FART! Dog farts can be smelly,…

Is There A Difference Between Natural Vs Organic Dog Food?

Aren’t they the same thing? Nope – here’s how to make the choice between Natural or Organic dog food When it comes to choosing a food for y…

What You Don’t Know About Addison’s Disease In Dogs

Were going to go over Addisons Disease in dogs, so you can better understand it and help your dog live a normal, active life.

How To Train A Puppy To Sit

"Sit" is often one of the first commands that owners teach their new puppy and is easy to learn. Let's go over the steps on how to train a puppy to sit.

Beef Pupcake Dog Food Recipe

In the introduction of my recipes, I usually write about what I like best about the dish I just made or about an ingredient that stands out. But this time, I…

Could Music Ease Your Dog’s Separation Anxiety?

Music to soothe the anxious beast… for when your dog is home alone. Research has already shown that classical music is calming for dogs. Now, a Grammy…

Chinese Property Developer Buys Puppy For $2 Million

For most of us, bringing home a new dog entails a visit to our local shelter. But for one man, with obviously too much money to burn, it means dropping a coo…

Product Review: Neato XV Signature Pro

Does the Neato XV Signature Pro leave other robot vacuums in the dust? We test it out to see how well this robot vac picks up fur, dust, dirt and hair.

Adoptable Dog Of The Week – Shelby

Meet Shelby, our Adoptable Dog of the Week. Shelby is an adult female Chihuahua and Pug mix from Raleigh, NC. She is already spayed, housetrained, up to date…

GrandMoe’s Woof-Tacular Dog Treats Recipe

Oscar loves his GrandMoe (Thats my Mum, Maureen or Moe for short).One of the many ways she spoils him is with her special Woof-Tacular Dog Treats Recipe.

Upside Down Dog Of The Week – Moose

Meet Moose, the winner of Upsidedowndog.com’s Upside Down Dog of the Week. He is a 1-year-old Chocolate Labrador Retriever from Quebec, Canada. His own…

Why You Should Start Grooming Your Puppy From An Early Age

Grooming your puppy has more benefits than you may realize! Unless he’s been getting himself into some sort of mischief, your little tyke probably has…

What Are Designer Dogs?

So what are designer dogs and what makes them so desirable? Also known as hybrid dog breeds, these dogs are bred intentionally for certain desirable traits.

New “Pig Perfume” Spray Stops Barking Bad Dog Behavior

No, it doesn’t smell like bacon, but “Stop That” spray may stop your dog from acting like a ham Sick and tired of your dog’s endless…

Siren Dog Howls Along With Emergency Vehicles [Video]

There are some dogs that like to talk back to police, ambulance and fire truck sirens. But this Golden Retriever has them all beat. This has to be one of the…

Study Finds Owning A Dog Is Beneficial To Your Heart

Proof that dogs make your heart healthy and happy! Here’s one more reason why you should own a dog. The American Heart Association says that dogs may l…

#BestBuds Are Back In Budweiser’s 2015 Super Bowl Commercial [Video]

Warning: Adorable Puppy Alert! Nothing can keep this Golden Retriever puppy and Clydesdale horse apart for long. Budweiser has done it again – it&rsquo…

UNC Students Allowed To Bring Their Pets Back To School With Them

Colorado college tests out pilot program allowing pets in campus dorms It’s the most wonderful time of the year (back-to-school, that is) and a few luc…