Audiences at the Zeus, Rocky Mountain Cluster Dog Show at The National Western Complex in Denver, Colorado got a treat when Zeus, the English Mastiff, took to the agility course. The large dog takes his time getting around the course but he completes it in his own style. He jumps, he weaves, he gets it…
At 105 pounds, Khan the American Akita is somewhat of a daunting client for groomers. But Vanessa with Girl With Dogs decides to take him on even though he’s never had a bath before. The 2-year-old dog is a breed considered to be one of the most dangerous dogs in the world but thankfully Vanessa…
Emmy the Labrador Retriever loves getting treats from her favorite neighbors, Mark and LindaRose. The only problem was that she was scratching their front door to get their attention. Her family knew they had to do something about that. Emmy needed a way to be able to get her neighbors’ attention without jumping on their…
Starfish was left on a beach in a cardboard box when she was just 10-weeks-old. The German Shepherd puppy was unable to walk or stand up because she had Swimmer’s Syndrome but at the time the local animal control brought her to the Friends of the Alameda Animal Shelter (FAAS) a vet had misdiagnosed her…
Santa Paws has arrived at Dogs Trust Ireland and the reactions of the dogs in the shelter are ones of pure joy. Santa Paws Day, the dog shelter explains, “is the day where the dogs in our care get to choose a toy (or two!) of their own.” Toys are lined up on the floor…
The culprit behind an emerging dog illness that has sickened thousands of dogs across the United States in the past year may have been pinpointed. Researchers now believe the illness causing severe respiratory infections in dogs could be caused by a “funky bacterium.” The mystery illness causes dogs to develop cough, runny eyes, sneezing, lethargy…
Dog dancing is a wonderful artistic sport that not only demonstrates the remarkable bonds possible between dog and handler but also entertains and entrances viewers. This performance by Jessy and Elke Boxoen is so captivating and creative that they were catapulted to the finals at the World Champion DogDance Freestyle in 2019. The routine entitled…
There’s a new warning for dog parents about a mysterious illness that’s spreading across North America that has affected hundreds of dogs and in some cases has been fatal. The illness is highly contagious, affects dogs rapidly, and causes severe upper respiratory infections that has an unprecedented number of dogs being rushed to the emergency…
This dose of “witchcraft” left the audience at Crufts, the UK’s largest dog show, mesmerized. A Border Collie and his witchy handler stirred up a memorable heelwork to music performance that showed off both their talents. With a cauldron, broomstick, the only thing missing were the treats (which we’re sure this clever dog will get…
Meet Momma Dog. Hollow Creek Farm Equine and Canine Rescue in South Carolina received an email in late August about a stray dog who was living under an abandoned home. The dog was very clever at evading her rescuers but finally, after weeks of attempts, Hollow Creek Farm managed to catch her. By that point…
This is probably the world’s smartest dog. At least we think so. Copper’s mom, Tia, is a speech language pathologist and she works with kids who have augmentative and alternative communication devices. She’s applied her experience to helping her fur kid communicate. She was inspired by another woman who is a speech language pathologist and…
Desiree with Bali Paws was out for a drive when she spotted this little dog on the side of the road. The poor dog was absolutely terrified and huddled on the ground. He snapped at her when she came close to try and pick him up. Desiree finally managed to pick up “Snappy” after wrapping…