Sprout, a 20-year-old Dachshund thought to be hospice-bound after his owner's death, has bounced back under the care of Vintage Pet Rescue and become a social media favorite. Read On…
20-year-old Dachshund Sprout Thrives After Rescue Takes Him In
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Animal Rescue League waives adoption fees for adult pets as Hill’s covers costs through the 14th
The Animal Rescue League is waiving adoption fees for dogs and cats six months and older beginning Monday, with Hill's Pet Nutrition paying fees through Sunday the 14th to help more adult pets find homes. Read On…
Son adopts pit bull mix Pepper as companion for 79-year-old father with dementia
In Chicago, Ryan Sumner adopted a 1-year-old pit bull mix named Pepper from the Chicago Animal Care and Control Facility to bring companionship and joy to his 79-year-old father, Mike, who is living with dementia on the family’s Wisconsin dairy farm. Read On…
Goldendoodle popularity rose in the United States in the 1990s as owners embraced low-shedding family dogs
A cross between the Golden Retriever and the Poodle, the Goldendoodle became widely popular in the United States during the 1990s for its low-shedding coat and family-friendly temperament. Care needs include professional grooming every four to eight weeks, feeding schedules tailored by age, and a typical lifespan of 10–15 years. Read On…
Trainers outline a six-step, reward-based method to teach a dog to sit
A Kinship guide and professional trainers recommend lure-and-reward, short practice bursts and precise marking to teach a dog to sit, with trainers urging owners not to force the behavior and to keep treats tiny and frequent. Read On…
Do dogs like kisses? SPCA of Texas behaviorist says they usually don’t understand them
Valarie V. Tynes, DVM, of the SPCA of Texas says dogs don’t naturally interpret human kisses as affection; some tolerate them, but many show subtle signs of discomfort. Read On…
Experts explain why some dogs ‘guard’ couches and how to spot early signs
Behavior specialists describe couch-guarding as an anxiety-driven response in which dogs stiffen, stare or growl to protect a valued spot; they urge owners to avoid punishment and seek qualified trainers. Read On…
Why male and female dogs adopt different urination postures, researchers say
Research and expert commentary trace how sex, body size and age shape the postures dogs use to urinate, from squats to high leg lifts and the so-called 'racehorse' stance. Read On…
How trainers teach dogs to ‘talk’: simple cues, hand signals and buttons, says U.K. behaviorist
Annie-mae Levy, a U.K. dog behaviorist, describes how consistent verbal cues, hand signals and button devices can let dogs signal needs like going outside — illustrated by a Miniature Poodle taught to ring a bell. Read On…
When a Limp Is an Appeal: How Dogs Can Mimic Injury to Get Attention
A Dogster article explains that dogs may perform attention-seeking behaviors that resemble injury, especially limping, and describes how those actions can appear and vanish depending on the dog's focus. Read On…