It is believed that the increase in brain size is a result of increased urbanization and a more complex social environment than their older relatives. The evolution of modern dog breeds have become genetically more distant from wolves than ever before. A recent study found that today's dogs have…
May 27, 2023
Week’s Review of Canine Social Media – 5/27/23
Welcome to the Week's Review of Canine Social Media Welcome to this Special Feature on the DoggieU K9 Blog for an update on this week’s dog-related media and social media from around the world. There are so many stories. Here we will share some of the best stories…
May 24, 2023
Pull Up Your Socks and Watch for Ticks
With many people heading outside over the long weekend, the Department of Health would like to remind us all that ticks are often found in tall grass, brush, or wooded areas and will latch onto people or pets who brush up against them. People should check themselves, their children…
May 20, 2023
Week’s Review of Canine Social Media – 5/20/23
Welcome to the Week's Review of Canine Social Media Welcome to this Special Feature on the DoggieU K9 Blog for an update on this week’s dog-related media and social media from around the world. There are so many stories. Here we will share some of the best stories…
Congratulations to our students who passed their Canine Good Citizen Tests today May 16, 2023! Way to go! Thank you to our volunteers: Mindy & Janet for lending their time!
Did You Know That There is Sunscreen for Dogs? As the weather gets warmer and we spend more time outdoors with our canine family, it is time to take some precautions to protect our furry friends from the sunshine. This week's DoggieU K9 Blog addresses dog-safe sunscreen and…
May 17, 2023
Did You Know That There is Sunscreen for Dogs?
Most dogs love spending time outdoors. As the weather gets warmer, our canine family are more likely to be outdoors with us - laying in the grass, running in the park or dog park, or joining us at the beach. This also means that they will be exposed to…
May 12, 2023
Week’s Review of Canine Social Media – 5/13/23
Welcome to the Week's Review of Canine Social Media Welcome to this Special Feature on the DoggieU K9 Blog for an update on this week’s dog-related media and social media from around the world. There are so many stories. Here we will share some of the best stories…
A recent survey was conducted on over 1000 pet owners who are in a committed relationship. The goal was to evaluate the interaction between their pet relationship and their relationship partner. Ask yourself some of these dog vs human questions and see if your responses match the survey…
Why is it that 'except for dogs,' the larger the animal the longer they live? Whales and elephants live the longest and are the biggest on earth. So why do small dog breeds outlive larger dogs? New research sheds light on this paradox and it makes sense. Is…