Shop TODAY editors assembled a curated list of holiday gifts for dogs and dog lovers that blends practical pet-care items with novelty picks, with editors describing favorites such as heated beds and scented sniff balls. Read On…
The National Weather Service and pet experts are advising Delaware dog owners to rethink outdoor time as temperatures fall, noting that breed, size and coat style determine how long a dog should be outside. Read On…
Georgie Buxton, a dog groomer at The Little Grooming House in Hitchin, warns that winter jumpers and jackets can cause friction, tangles and matting in long-haired dogs unless owners brush and maintain coats between grooms. Read On…
Duke University researchers tested 101 Labrador and golden retriever puppies to track when distinct cognitive skills appear between 8 and 20 weeks of age, a timeline that could inform how dogs are matched to roles with people. Read On…
On Dec. 11, 2025, 17 volunteers at Luke’s Hidden Haven in Rome Township filled Christmas stockings with Kong toys, biscuits and treats so every dog at the shelter would have a present for the holidays. Read On…
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation says hunters may train dogs for certain furbearers from July 1 and other small game from August 15, and that handlers must keep dogs under control at all times. Read On…
Eating grass is common in both dogs and cats and can reflect curiosity, a taste preference, or a response to nausea; it is generally not a concern if the animal appears healthy. Read On…
A two-dog clip captures a Dalmatian named Dottie trying to persuade her puppy sister, Chanel, to give up a coveted bed. The exchange, captured on video and featured by Yahoo Life, moves from gentle taps to an audible protest when Chanel stays put. Read On…
What began as small exhibitions of setters and pointers in 1859 in Newcastle evolved through 19th-century British and American gatherings into modern conformation events that today can include 9,000 animals and attract 100,000 people. Read On…
The National Dog Show returns to NBC and Peacock on Nov. 27, 2025, airing from 12 to 2 p.m. ET with over 180 breeds competing for Best In Show and commentary from John O'Hurley, David Frei and Mary Carillo. Read On…