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10 Common Mistakes Dog Owners Make With Puppies

Raising a puppy isn’t always as easy as it seems. Avoid these common mistakes and help your new furry friend grow into a well-behaved dog.

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Study Finds Dogs Learn More Efficiently When Rewarded with 2 Specific Things

A new study finds that if you're trying to help your dog learn something more efficiently, there are two better rewards than giving them a treat.

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32 ways to build more fun into your dog’s routine

Things getting a bit boring? Here's how to build more fun into your dog's routine

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What to do when your reactive dog barks and lunges, according to an expert trainer

If your dog reacts to certain triggers when you're out and about, try this trainer's simple tips for a calmer stroll...

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Bobi, the world's oldest dog ever, dies aged 31

Bobi, the world’s oldest dog ever, has died after reaching the almost inconceivable age of 31 years and 165 days, said Guinness World Records (GWR) on Monday.

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This Is The Secret To Helping An Anxious Dog Feel Calmer At Home, According To My Veterinarian

This Adaptil diffuser emits dog-appeasing pheromones to help relieve some anxiety in dogs due to separation, fireworks and more.

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Golden Retriever Goes Viral for Behavior on Pet Cam: 'Privileges Revoked'

According to a nationwide survey, 30 per cent of 1,000 owners had caught their dogs damaging furniture via a CCTV camera.

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Canine trainer reveals a simple solution to stop repetitive barking, here’s what to do

Learn how to break the cycle of demand barking and foster a stronger relationship with your four legged friend

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Low-Maintenance Dogs for All the Love Without the Fuss

Curious about low-maintenance dogs? We explore which breeds are the best when it comes to easy-going nature, minimal grooming, and low exercise requirements.

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How Much Should You Feed a Dog?

Pay attention to calories rather than the volume of pet food you feed your dog.

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Why Do Dogs Shake When They Sleep?

Much like humans, dogs exhibit a wide range of involuntary movements during their sleep. So why do dogs shake when they sleep? Here are 4 main reasons

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New York Dog Rescued After Swimming Across The Hudson River

Bear, a Leonberger and Bernese mountain dog mix, escaped his owner over the weekend and jumped into the Hudson River. New Jersey firefighters found him Tuesday.

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8 of the Best Dog Treats, According to Experts

Discover the best dog treats for puppies, adult dogs, and senior canines, according to these experts.

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9 Facts About Basset Hounds

Don't let their droopy looks fool you: There's more to this noble breed than meets the eye.

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Looking for the Best Family Dogs? Here Are 14 of Our Favorites.

From lovable Labs to perky pugs, these and other pups are some of the best four-pawed family members around.

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Here's What Will Happen to Queen Elizabeth II's Corgis After Her Death

In addition to her human royal family, Queen Elizabeth II was survived by four dogs. What will happen to her corgis? Find out more about their new home.

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42 Amazing Facts About Dogs

We recommend cuddling up with your favorite pup while reading this.

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Dad Who 'Didn't Want' Dog Lovingly Sings to Collie Pup

A dad who claimed he “didn’t want” another dog was caught gently singing to the family’s new puppy at their home in West Cork, Ireland, last month.Adorable footage filmed by Jeanette Collins shows her dad, who had “vowed

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Rottweiler Doesn't Know How To React To Getting A New Puppy

Kimberly introduced Dozer to the tiny new puppy, Daisy, but it didn't quite go as expected.

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Video Captures The Moment A Dog Sees For The First Time After Cataract Surgery

The dog had been suffering from cataracts for at least 3 years, making him nearly blind prior to surgery.

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10 Facts About Great Danes

Great Danes are known for casting a shadow over most other dogs—and small children. Learn more about what makes this colossal canine tick.

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Moving With Dogs: How to Introduce a Dog to a New Home | BeChewy

Planning to relocate? Moving with dogs comes with extra challenges and hazards for your pup. Follow our guide for a safer, calmer experience.

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10 Facts About the Golden Retriever

It’s no mystery why these fluffy pooches are so popular: The well-mannered, fun-loving dogs are a hit with children and adults alike.

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Slow Motion Camera Reveals How Dogs Get Up So Fast

Videographer Matt Mikka used a high-speed 4k camera to record dogs getting up in slow-motion to see exactly how they do it.

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Myth buster: 10 Labrador retriever ‘facts’ that are actually false

10 things you have misunderstood about Labrador Retrievers that are actually false

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Why Does My Dog Follow Me Everywhere? 10 Reasons I Dog Snobs

It can be endearing or it can be annoying but why does my dog follow me everywhere? Find out 10 potential reasons why in my article

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Dog Showed Up On Woman’s Patio Chair & Refused To Leave Until He Was Adopted

One family peeked outside and discovered an unexpected guest sitting on a chair on their back patio. The surprise visitor was an adorable dog who made

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Experts say dogs may experience time differently than we do

Experts say that there is no single theory on how dogs experience time, or even if they understand the passing of time.

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Can Dogs Eat Peanut Butter? Everything You Need to Know

Can dogs eat peanut butter? Yes, peanut butter is a healthy treat when offered in moderation and does not contain xylitol.

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How old is your dog in human years? New formula is far more accurate than 'multiply by 7'

One myth that has persisted through the years without much evidence, is to multiply your dog’s age by seven to calculate how old they are.

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The 10 Best Cities for Dog Lovers Around the World

If you want to make a four-legged friend, visit one of the cities with the most dogs per 100 people.

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Can Dogs Tell Time?

Dogs know when it is time to eat and start begging at the same time every day, like clockwork.

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Texas Couple Finds Pet Chihuahua Hiding Inside Luggage

A Texas couple heading to Las Vegas for vacation had a surprise stowaway in their luggage: their pet chihuahua.

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Weather reporter's dog Storm enjoys treats while walking all over the broadcast

Global Toronto weather reporter Anthony Farnell's loveable dog Storm makes cameos here and there during the weather forecasts.

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Dog Fur vs. Dog Hair: What's the Difference? | Mental Floss

People with dog allergies debate whether there's a difference between dog fur vs. dog hair. There is, but it's not what you think.

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Hero Dog Survives Rattlesnake Bite After Saving His Owner from Snake: 'My Heart Just Dropped'

Marley the Labrador Retriever stepped in between his owner and a rattlesnake in a San Diego yard, protecting the teen from a potentially lethal snake bite

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Deaf Dog Who's Never Heard A Bark Invents Her Own Way Of 'Speaking'

Her bark may be cutely unconventional, but the best part of all is that it works. Reggie is always delighted to know she’s being heard.

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Dog Who Looked Like He'd Turned To Stone Is Gorgeous Now - The Dodo

When Grinch was rescued, he had such bad mange that it looked like he was made of stone — but with some love, he's a whole new dog.

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Video captures moment hero dog stopped traffic during owner's seizure

A very good dog from Ottawa, Canada named Clover stopped traffic and summoned help from passing trucker Dryden Oatway during Haley Moore's sudden seizure.

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Dad Sleeps Downstairs On Sofa With Senior Dog To Keep Him Company - The Dodo

When Spike couldn't climb up the stairs to bed anymore, his dad started sleeping downstairs on the couch with him.

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Owner Tells Dog He Gave All The Treats To The Cats, Over 200M Have Seen His Hysterical Reply

Well, it all started when the dog owner was teasing his dog about where the food treats from their meat drawer went.

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10 Training Tips for Any Kind of Dog

It doesn’t matter if you’re training a retriever, hound, pointer, spaniel, or a doodle dog whose only job will be to not chew your slippers and make it outside to go to the bathroom. All dogs learn the same, and all dogs have inherited drives to perform c

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Literally just 19 photos of dogs being dogs

Who doesn’t love dogs? In celebration of dogs simply just existing and bringing joy into our everyday lives, we’ve rounded up some of the best canines on the internet. Please enjoy these 19 dogs being very good boys and girls: 1. My sister got a net to ke

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Clever Dog Walks To Doggy Daycare All By Herself - The Dodo

Jem couldn't wait to go to doggy daycare and play with her friends — so she broke out of her yard and walked herself there.

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Dragon Toy Reads to Puppies During Adorable Story Time - Nerdist

Litter of golden retriever puppies were totally invested in their special guest reader, a talking stuffed animal named Dalton the Storytelling Dragon.

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Why Do Dogs Bury Things? | Mental Floss

Dogs can tear up a lawn with an overwhelming desire to dig and bury things. Where does that impulse come from, and what do they think they're accomplishing?

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Dog Is Too Polite To Ask Cat To Get Out Of His Bed

Cash has always been a very polite dog, so whenever he sees his sister using his bed, he's not sure how to ask her to move.

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The Absolute Coziest Dog Sweaters For Fall

Looking for fall dog sweaters to keep your pup cozy and warm this season? These are some of the cutest ones out there.

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How To Teach Your Dog 3 Basic Commands

Looking to train your puppy with basic dog commands? Here are step-by-step instructions for sit, down, stay and a bonus (paw).

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Louisiana man and pet bloodhound find missing man with dementia

Zach Stephens and his bloodhound, Ruby, found Kenneth Russell after he went missing for almost 5 days.

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Great Dane Gets Scared When His Human Dresses Up As Ghostbusters' Stay Puft Marshmallow Man

An eager Great Dane named "Luke Skywalker" gets scared when his human comes downstairs dressed up like the Stay Puft Marshmallow Man from Ghostbusters.

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Dolphin swims up boat, greets owner's dogs in viral video

The Facebook video, posted by Magen Peigelbeck, shows the dolphin as it slowly approaches the boat nestled near the Isle of Hope Marina on Saturday. 

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What Do Pets See When They Watch Television? | Mental Floss

Dogs and cats can sometimes seem very intrigued by your latest binge-watch. But are they seeing what we're seeing?

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19 Pet Quarantine Projects To Keep You Busy And Your Pets Entertained

*immediately pins the cat-sized <i>Bob's Burgers</i> joint to Pinterest board*

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Woman Working From Home Teaches Her Dogs The New Ground Rules - The Dodo

"Now that I’m at home, they are constantly coming into my office and putting tennis balls on my lap."

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82 People Share Their "Dumbest Dog" Stories On Twitter

We like to think that our dogs are the smartest, most adorable, friendliest creatures on Earth. But even the greatest doggo geniuses have dumb moments, and some canines seem like they’re born as giant floofy derps.

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30 Times Dogs Turned Out To Be A Different Breed Than The Owners Anticipated

From believing they got a cocker spaniel to being sure of raising a wiener dog, these people got heckin’ bamboozled!

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Pets on conference calls, napping on laptops, stealing socks and social distancing with us

We asked Coloradans to send us photos of their pets during the quarantine. Here they are social distancing during the coronavirus outbreak.

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Adorable Dog Insists On Petting Other Dogs At Daycare, And The Confused Pups Just Accept It

Ruby, a German shorthaired pointer, became an internet sensation because she shows her affection for other dogs by petting them!

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37 Genius Pet Products That Must Have Been Invented By A Dog Whisperer

Dogs enrich our lives in the most amazing ways. Whether you refer to them as your best friend or your fur baby, the basis of your relationship is unconditional love. So, of course, when you love your pup that much, you only want the best for them…

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Does Your Dog Put His Paw on You? This Is What He's Trying to Tell You | MyRecipes | MyRecipes

You shower your dog with all kinds of affection—but are you ever unsure whether your dog really loves you back? This simple act may be your answer.

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Hidden Camera Captures Dogs Arriving At Their Doggy Daycare

When Laken Molly Richardson first opened Two Brown Dogs Doggy Daycare in New Zealand a year ago, she was hoping to create a fun, safe space for dogs to relax and play. She now has about 15 dogs show up each day — and every single one of them is always SO excited to be there.

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18 Best Dog Breeds for Kids

Kids and dogs have an almost-magical connection with each other—provided you've landed on the right breed. These are the best dog breeds for families.

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15 Everyday Habits of Great Dog Owners | Taste of Home

Are you a good owner or a GREAT one? Check and see how many of these habits you're already doing.

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Dog Neutering Has Health Risks for Certain Breeds - The Atlantic

A growing body of research has documented the health risks of getting certain breeds fixed early—so why aren’t shelters changing their policies?

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Why Do Dogs Look So Sad? - The Atlantic

Two specialized muscles give them a range of expression that wolves eyes’ lack.

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The 10 Most Dog-Friendly Workplaces in America

Dog owners are starting to get ecstatic with bring your dog to work day coming up on June 21. Having a pet at work can seem like another job to handle, but it is actually the quite opposite.

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Inseparable Dog and Cat Best Friends Surrendered in the Same Carrier Now Have New Home Together

Shelter workers said Kitty the cat would yell anytime she was separated from Leila the dog

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Petco Workers Find Senior Dogs Abandoned In Store Bathroom

“They were shaking and they wanted to be together.”

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Adorable Group Photos of Dogs Who Pack Walk Together Every Day in Saratoga Springs, New York

Saratoga Dog Walkers in upstate New York offers a wonderful opportunity for local dogs to walk as a pack together on a daily basis. This program offers

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4 of the Most Common Dog Behaviors, Decoded

What’s up, Fido? Get the scoop behind four common dog behaviors to understand what your furry friend is trying to say to you.

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11 Ways To Make Your Dog Feel Less Alone When You’re At Work All Day

It's one thing to leave your dog home alone when you've got a quick errand to run. It's a whole other situation when you leave your fur kiddo home for the eight hours or so while you're at work. But it's a pretty common scenario. Most dog owners…

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Hurricane Florence Heroes Rescue 6 Trapped Dogs from Rising Waters: 'They Would Have Drowned'

Rescue workers continue to help those in the Carolinas stranded after the devastating damages of Hurricane Florence, including six dogs who were found abandoned in a locked cage in Leland, North Carolina, as flood waters rose

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Pet Photographer Kaylee Greer Highlights Dogs in Shelters: Photos

Kaylee Greer, a pet photographer, is using her talent to highlight dogs in shelters — find out more

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Man Senses Someone Watching Him — And Finds The Cutest Spies - The Dodo

“A lot of times I don’t even realize they’re there. I just turn around and there’s a snout sticking out from under the fence.”

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5 Ways to Calm Your Dog During Fireworks - The Dogington Post

For parents of dogs that fear loud, unknown noises, a booming crack or the startling burst of fireworks in the distance can mean hours of heartache and helplessness trying to comfort our terrified four-legged family member.

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17 Dogs Who Should Be Utterly Ashamed By Their Behavior

Did a tornado or my dog go through this house?

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Dogs Help Toddler Escape Her Room So She Can Give Them Snacks

Colby and Bleu transformed the tiny human into their very own partner in crime.

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Trapped air inflates sausage dog - BBC News

A sausage dog had to be "deflated" by vets after a rare condition saw it swell to three times its size.

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Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Dogs | Mental Floss

Test your knowledge with amazing and interesting facts, trivia, quizzes, and brain teaser games on MentalFloss.com.

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WATCH: Hero Dog Saves His Best Friend from Drowning in the Pool - The Dogington Post

A family's surveillance camera captured amazing footage after one of their two dogs fell into the backyard pool and the other heroically saved him.

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Heartbroken goose misses his bulldog pal

Neighbors and online fans work to reunite the unlikely animal friends.

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Dad comes up with the ultimate life hack for clipping his dog's nails

Pictures of man's new technique for clipping his dog's nails have gone viral on Twitter.

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Mass. puppy revived after overdose - Story | KTTV

A family&rsquo;s puppy was saved after she accidentally got into something that almost took her life.

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10 Dog Friendly Road Trips for Fall | GoPetFriendly.com

What a spectacular time of the year - Mother Nature's setting off her fireworks, lighting the trees with color. There's no better time for a dog friendly road trip!

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The Only Point of This Video Game Is to Pet Dogs at a Party | Mental Floss

Test your knowledge with amazing and interesting facts, trivia, quizzes, and brain teaser games on MentalFloss.com.

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What a Border Collie Taught a Linguist About Language | WIRED

The whistles that a shepherd uses to command her dog sound a whole lot like human language.

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Why Dog Breeds Look So Very Different, But Cats Don't

Why don't pedigreed cats show the extremes in body size and shape that dog breeds do?

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What One Woman Did for a Homeless Man’s Injured Dog Will Make You 'Aww'

“I just couldn’t handle the thought of her having to go without her surgery,” Laurel Lainio told 7 News Adelaide

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There's No Such Thing as a Good Dog

People love to tell me how lucky I am to have a good dog like Wiley. But they're dead wrong—there was no luck involved. Wiley's good behavior and good temperament are products of four years of hard work, nothing else. When more people understa

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Can You Guess the Breeds that Make Up These Adorable Dogs?

One of the joys of adopting a mixed breed dog is getting a bit of the best of several different kinds of canines. Except it isn’t always easy to sort out what’s what.

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Owner gives adorable 3-legged dog cartoon arms on Instagram

Bradley the dog may only have three legs, but his humans have turned his missing limb into an adorable personality trait thanks to some some funny doodles.

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Every day a sweet dog peeks out from under a gate, waiting for his friend

A cute golden retriever waits for this girl to get out of school to hang out every day.

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Pup Named After David Bowie (With Eyes to Match) Needs a Forever Home

The dog has reportedly been ignored by potential owners because of his different colored eyes.

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How to Keep Your Pet Safe This Thanksgiving

Go ahead and let Fido or Fluffy join in the celebrations, but follow these dos and don'ts to keep your pet safe.

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Dogs Mentally Understand How Much We Love Them, Canine Cognition Expert Assures

Dr. Brain Hare says that the way your dog stares lovingly is their way of hugging you with their eyes

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A Creative Wooden Fence That Allows Dogs to Peek Outside While Still Remaining In the Yard

When redditor dath0916 was walking his dogs, he noticed that his new neighbors had constructed a very creative fence that allowed their huskies to peek outside while still remaining in the yard. Un…

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Beautiful, Life-Affirming Photos of Elderly Dogs - Feature Shoot

Chauncey (middle), 12 years old, daughter Sailor Girl (left) and Ready girl (right), 6 years old, Juneau, Alaska Meg ,16 years old, Java, 14.5 years old, Juneau, Alaska In 2006, New York City-based photographer Nancy LeVine said goodbye to her two best fr

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19 Brilliant DIY Projects For Pet Food Stations

Whether you have a cat or dog, these great ideas can help minimize the mess of food bowls!..

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Dogs look majestic AF while basking in the breeze

Recently, Getty Images compiled a gallery of the cutest pups possible, photographed while immersed in a field of wind.

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The Harry Houdini of cats escapes dog pursuer

This cat is clearly one of the greatest escape artists of our time.

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Dog will bring giant stick into house if it kills him

He's not a great problem solver, but he's certainly got the right attitude.

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Man Who's Blind In 1 Eye Forms Bond With Unwanted Puppy Born With 1 Eye

Some things are just meant to be. Take Jordan Trent and his new puppy.

The husband and father of two was spending the recent holidays in Sulphur Bluff, Texas, with all 22 members of his family when he and one of his sisters decided to visit a flea market.

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How To Live Like The Dogist, A Photographer Devoted To Canine Art

The Robert Capa of dogs is not surprised that you love photos of puppies.

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Meet Tonkey: The Shar Pei Puppy Who Looks Like A Teddy Bear - Yahoo News UK

'Meet Tonkey: The Shar Pei Puppy Who Looks Like A Teddy Bear' on Yahoo News UK. The fourth-month-old has now collected over 100,000 social media followers in the last eight weeks, all of whom are obsessed with her addictive features

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Dog Is Terrible At Howling And It's Hilarious

"He opens his mouth, but the words won't come out." We're pretty sure Eminem wasn't thinking about puppies when he wrote "Lose Yourself," yet that line perfectly sums up the str

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Dogs and humans: Research finds chemistry and gaze deepen the bond - LA Times

The long, loving gazes; the ritualized, often high-pitched, expressions of affection; the heroic self-sacrifice one would readily endure for the other: What is it about the bond between human and dog that is not like the relationship between parent and

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Jeez, Sorry I 'Annoyed' You With My Friendship

Cats are notorious for bullying dogs. They steal their beds, ignore their enthusiasm and even refuse to let them pass by in the hall. But none of that will stop Man's Best Friend from desperately trying to get cats to like them. Unfortunately fo...

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A Dog Plays the "Floor is Lava" game!

Stig, the dog, uses his incredible indoor jumping skills to keep himself off the floor as he plays a game of