If you’re like us, you love to read about dogs. Stories about dogs, advice on care and training, anecdotes and poems that made you laugh and cry, and other useful and trivial information about these endearing four-legged creatures we share our lives with. Here’s what we’ve dug up for you.
What do dogs really want? Chances are you won’t find their favorite gifts in any store.
Occasionally, you run across an incredible tale of a hero dog who selflessly saves a human’s life. But service dogs save people over and over…by giving them the gift of independence. George Salpietro, senior vice president of the Fidelco Guide Dog Foundation, shares his moving story of going blind in the prime of his life, then discovering a new breed of sight through his guide dog, Karl.
Interested in what foods to avoid giving your dog and why? Read this article reprinted with permission from The Healthy Dog! newsletter.
Jazzbo and Samba, two Sony AIBO Robot Dogs are trying to fit into the Two Dog pack.
Although they’ll never replace real dogs, Sony’s AIBO robot dogs are quite fetching…
Manuela Valletti, editor of the Milan, Italy-based Cyberdogs Magazine. We asked Ms. Valletti to share her thoughts (in English and her native Italian) on what motivates her to publish a dog magazine.
Dr. Jeffrey Feinman, also known as the HomeVet, discusses what you need to know if you have or plan to have dogs and kids living under the same roof. Learn how to introduce your dog to a new baby and how to teach your kids to be “petwise.”
Planning a trip this summer, but can’t take your dog? Before you call a kennel or impose on a neighbor, you may want to consider hiring a professional pet sitter to care for your best friend while you’re away. Professional Pet Sitter and Author Lori Mangold shares what she’s learned about the type of person who makes a great pet sitter — and how to find them. She may even inspire you to start your own pet sitting service…
Those of us who love our dogs and treat them like members of our families will never understand what causes some people to cruelly abuse their pets. Thankfully, there are others with the compassion to take in the mistreated dogs no one else wants…
Labrador Retrievers are the most popular breed of dog in the United States. Excellent family dogs, Labs are prized for their temperament, their intelligence, their loyalty, their looks — and their gentle way with children. Unfortunately, popularity has its down- side. And many wonderful Labs are homeless, abandoned, or abused. And rescue organizations have difficulty placing them all. Gail Conway tells the story of one sweet Lab who was lucky enough to find a new home late in life.
Retriever owners are sure to get a chuckle out of these two short stories by writer John Arrington, who has long been inspired by the Labs in his life.
Writer Walt Zientek shares a story and poem inspired by his dogs. Take heed: Walt’s work has been known to cause more than one dog lover to cry!
Maynard Minus Music tries his paw at writing a “Christmutts Carol.”
Amy Chavez, a columnist for the Japan Times, takes an international spin on responsible (and irresponsible) dog ownership that makes Mac and Maynard glad they live in the country, where there are no sidewalks! She’s also put together an all-in-fun quiz to help you determine if you have what it takes to be a dog owner.