Getting Your Puppy People Primed for Conformation
It’s at the top of every breeder’s wish list: the once-clueless “pet person” who is now willing – even eager – to show their promising new puppy. Many of these…
How to Watch the 2023 AKC National Agility Championship
Agility is a fast-growing dog sport that showcases the power of the human-canine bond. As the handler directs the dog through a predetermined obstacle course, the team races against the clock…
Strange Habit – He Sucks His Foot. This Is A Regular Thing For Him To Do
Hey Pandas! Recently we asked you to send us your pictures of your dogs acting weird, and as you can see from this hilarious list compiled by Bored Panda, you…
What ‘chornobyl dogs’ can tell us about survival in contaminated environments
In the first step toward understanding how dogs – and perhaps humans – might adapt to intense environmental pressures such as exposure to radiation, heavy metals, or toxic chemicals, researchers…
AVMA backing helps reignite push for stronger dog import standards
Legislation that would help ensure dogs are in good health when imported into the United States has been introduced into Congress with support from the AVMA. The Healthy Dog Importation…
Are dogs creative? Research by an Eckerd College professor, alumnae and an animal trainer shows they are
With proper training, most dogs can perform myriad tasks. But can dogs create behavior? Can they be prompted to do something novel—something they haven’t done before? According to a recent…