Some users can't keep their paws off the iPad
Dog trainer Anna Jane Grossman provides private iPad lessons to dogs, where she teaches them to nose the screen to activate apps.
Dogs know when we're sad — and rush to help
A new study finds dogs rush in — but stay calm — when they hear their human crying.
The amazing abilities of dogs: Take the quiz
Dogs have incredible senses and are like superheroes on four legs. Take this quiz to test your canine know-how.
When dogs and cats interrupt yoga
Dogs and cats can't help themselves when you unroll the yoga mat. They either participate or just get in the way.
Dog with the saddest face wouldn't let anyone near him at the shelter
Not every dog goes straight from the shelter to a happy ending, but Baloo's story is the most unlikely of all.
Dog found after tsunami reunited with owner
A dog that was found three weeks after the massive earthquake and tsunami hit Japan was reunited with her owner, who saw the pup on local news.
Dog stands by injured canine friend in Japan
A dog guards an injured canine friend in Japan. Rescue workers managed to get one dog to a shelter and the injured animal to a veterinary clinic.
Dog politely crashes live orchestra performance
As the Vienna Chamber Orchestra performs Mendelssohn, a dog saunters up to enjoy the show.
Dog befriends sea lion, chases it four kilometers out to sea
An energetic little kelpie named "Westie" was rescued after it chased a sea lion four kilometers out to sea from a South Australia beach.
Dog brains process both what we say and how we say it
The first study to investigate how dog brains process speech shows that our best friends in the animal kingdom care about both what we say and how we say it. Dogs, like people, use the left hemisphere to process words, a right hemisphere brain region to process intonation, and praising activates dog's reward center only when both words and intonation match, according to a study in Science.
Dog bones reveal ecological history of California’s Channel Islands
A recent study of dog bones excavated from archaeological sites on the Channel Islands of California has cast new light on the past ecology of the islands and the impact that domestic dogs--brought to the islands by Native Americans more than 6,000 years ago—may have once had on the islands’ animals and ecosystems.
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Dog dies on Melbourne to Sydney Qantas flight
Anthony Balletta, 42, took his bulldog Frank on QF405 from Sydney to Melbourne just before Christmas. When he landed he found his beloved animal lifeless in his crate.
Dogs Learn to Drive
Dogs are said to be faithful animals. They are so attached to humans that they are called his best friend. Many people
DOGRUN in Argentina Brings Pet Owners and Veterinarians Together
Zoetis recently sponsored the DOGRUN event in Argentina, which aimed to raise awareness among dog owners about the importance of regular veterinary care for their pets.
Dog stolen from foster home in Chestermere, Alta. found safe
Wera, a four-year-old terrier cross, has found her way home to a Calgary-care organization after fraudsters tricked the dog's foster family.
Dogs Finally Get the Compliments They Deserve in These Pretty Tweets
The theme here is simple: whatever your dog is looking at might be pretty, but your dog is always prettier. Got it?
My First Million — Eddie Milbourne, pet food entrepreneur
Dogged persistence pays off with a Queen’s Award For Enterprise
Dognition
We are as transfixed as you are by the Westminster Dog Show. So on this edition of Two Guys on Your Head, Dr. Art Markman and Dr. Bob Duke talk about why we want to know what our lovely pups are thinking.
Dog-Friendly Flooring Rules
Dog-friendly flooring needs to be durable, easy to clean, and attractive too. Here's what you need to know if you have four on the floor
Dog harness equipped with a covering cover
The invention relates to a dog harness equipped with a covering cover comprising a blanketing saddle part covered by a covering cover, within that a middle portion hollow on one side and domed on the other side, and two side portions, on which side portions a chest strap is attached to trace straps, connecting the two side portions at the height of the trace straps, furthermore a back strap crossing the trace straps is attached directly to the covering cover in the continuation of a belly strap, wherein the covering cover (8) consists of at least two pieces, covering sheet-A (9) and covering sheet-B (10), connected to each other in a connection strip portion (11), furthermore at least two through openings (14) are made in the covering cover (8).
Dog chew toy for canine dental care and method for making chew toy
A chew toy for canine dental care formed of a plurality of elongated rawhide strands, each strand defining a width within the range of about 0.20 to 7.5 millimeters and a thickness within the range of about 0.20 to 3.0 millimeters. The strands are braided together so as to define at least one rawhide braid of a desired size. The rawhide braid is wound or twisted and tied to define a desired chew toy size and shape that, upon be chewed by a dog, provides a messaging of the dog's gums and a cleaning and flossing of the dog's teeth. The chew toy can be soaked in an aqueous solution containing one or more therapeutic agents and/or an animal attractant and baked dry to impregnate the agent(s) or attractant within the rawhide for release when chewed by a dog.
Dog tooth brushing system
A windowed muzzle has left and right side sections, a lower section, an upper section and a rear section. A left window is in the left side section and a similarly configured right window is in the right side section. A left flap is configured and sized to cover the left window and a similarly configured right flap is configured and sided to cover the right window. A securement assembly selectively retains each flap in a raised orientation above the window or in a lowered orientation covering the window. A brushing assembly has a flexible strap coupled to the lower section. The brushing assembly includes a toothbrush removably coupled to the flexible strap.
Dog vest with integrated flexible bumper
A vest can be worn by a visually impaired pet, such as a dog, to help the pet navigate without hurting themselves by bumping into walls or objects. The vest includes plastic tubing with wire woven therein. The tubing is shaped like a halo that surrounds the front and sides of the pet's head. Should the visually impaired pet run into an object or wall, the halo will hit before their head hits and the pet will turn away before injuring themselves. The vest can be worn about their torso with their front legs fitting in leg holes of the vest. The vest can be adjustable to fit a range of pet sizes. The halo can also be adjustable to provide safe navigation of the pet. Typically, the vest is designed for dogs, but other visually impaired pets or animals may benefit by using the vest.
Dog clutch control apparatus for automated transmission
A dog clutch control apparatus for an automated transmission includes a rotary shaft, plural dog clutch mechanisms, each of the dog clutch mechanisms including a clutch ring, a clutch hub arranged next to the clutch ring, a sleeve fitted with the clutch hub, a dog clutch portion which is provided at the clutch ring and selectively meshes with a spline formed at the sleeve, an axial driving device for moving the sleeve, the dog clutch control apparatus includes a disengagement detecting portion for detecting disengagement before the sleeve reaches a neutral position and a control apparatus for controlling operation of the axial driving device, wherein in a case where the disengagement is detected at a time of shifting operation, the control apparatus starts a shift-related control.
Dogs and Their Owners Need No Longer Fear Getting Skunked!
A Kit With All the Equipment/Ingredients Needed to Clean Skunk Spray Off Your Dog
Dogs in Art Exhibition in Haltom City Museum Features Prestigious and Must See Art Pieces in a Dog Friendly Showcase
Free Admission Museum Dedicates Room to Dog Art and Toys
Golden Triangle Dog Park Welcomes Four-Legged Friends to Free Second Annual Graffiti Arts Festival
Dog Lovers to Enjoy Art Event in Fort Worth's Newest Design District on Saturday, March 16, 2019
Finally – A Way To Make Nasty Dog Pee Spots in Your Lawn Go Away
Doggy Green Up Turns Yellow Grass Patches Green Again, Quickly and Naturally
Fort Worth Museum Displays Dog-Themed Art Spanning 19th, 20th, and 21 Centuries
Dogs in Art, Toys, and Antiques Exhibit to Run until End of Year at DFW Elite Toy Museum
Dog Obedience Training
Which dog owner won't feel proud of his disciplined dog? Reversely, who won't feel ashamed of an unruly dog?
Dog Training: Frequently Asked Questions
I frequently get asked the same questions by different clients all the time. Here are the questions and the solutions.
Dog Training - Early Training Is Essential
Dogs are a fantastic edition to any family but like all youngsters they need training. If you do not train your puppy now it will take a serious amount of help from a training school to get him to be obedient later on.
Dog Treats: Should You Use Them In Dog Training?
There's always been some controversy over whether you should give treats (i.e. dog biscuits or MilkBones) when you are training a dog. There are advantages and disadvantages to giving treats to a dog when you are training him.
Figurine Collecting for Dog Lovers
Dog figurines are the perfect gift for the dog lover, and are great for any occasion. I am certain you won't have a problem finding the dog that goes with the receiver, for example a Shnauzer figurine.
Dogs 'see' the world through their noses
With their vomeronasal organ and many, many olfactory receptor cells, dogs 'see' the world through their sense of smell.
Doggy blood donors save lives
Canine blood banks provide a life-saving resource to man's best friend, but there has been controversy about some operations.
Dogs join in singing 'Happy Birthday' for one lucky grandmother
A woman taught her dogs how to sing 'Happy Birthday' so they could help serenade her mother on her big day.
Dog gear company plays fairy godmother to thousands of animal rescues
Max and Neo sends donation boxes to thousands of rescue groups every year.
Dogs really are 'the best people,' and we have the photos to prove it
Belinda Richards captures pet personalities and turns them into art.
Dogs with wheel carts still want to have fun
Thanks to doggie wheel carts, these canines are able to get around without the use of their back legs. Watch them fetch, play and cavort!
Dogs know we're suckers for 'puppy dog eyes'
Research suggests that man's best friend has learned to capitalize on our preference for big, sad eyes.
Dogs share the spotlight with dancers for this stunning photo project
Photographers Kelly Pratt and Ian Kreidich capture ballet dancers and dogs in playful moments together.
Some users can't keep their paws off the iPad
Dog trainer Anna Jane Grossman provides private iPad lessons to dogs, where she teaches them to nose the screen to activate apps.
Dogs know when we're sad — and rush to help
A new study finds dogs rush in — but stay calm — when they hear their human crying.
The amazing abilities of dogs: Take the quiz
Dogs have incredible senses and are like superheroes on four legs. Take this quiz to test your canine know-how.
When dogs and cats interrupt yoga
Dogs and cats can't help themselves when you unroll the yoga mat. They either participate or just get in the way.
Dog with the saddest face wouldn't let anyone near him at the shelter
Not every dog goes straight from the shelter to a happy ending, but Baloo's story is the most unlikely of all.
Dog found after tsunami reunited with owner
A dog that was found three weeks after the massive earthquake and tsunami hit Japan was reunited with her owner, who saw the pup on local news.