What is a carbon pawprint? A Carbon Footprint / Pawprint is the total amount of greenhouse gases that are generated by our actions. The carbon footprint of our pets, therefore, is the total amount of greenhouse gases that are generated by their actions (primarily, their diet). In the…
November 5, 2022
Week’s Review of Canine Social Media – 11/5/22
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…
November 2022 Public Health Report - Pet Food Packaging and more. (Updated 11/14/22 see below) A recent study by the Environmental Working Group (EWG) tested several bags of popular pet food brands sold at many retailers and found the presence of PFAS. The toxic “forever chemicals” known as…
The Kennel Club of Philadelphia's National Dog Show November 19-20, 2022 The Kennel Club of Philadelphia has presented dog shows for more than 125 years. The two all-breed dog shows are held this year on Saturday, November 19 and Sunday, November 20. This year the show returns to its…
November 2, 2022
How Dog Behavior with Humans Can Inspire Scientific Development
Dog-Human interactions can help us develop more social robots. The behaviors that highlight canine evolution to become ‘human’s best friend’ will teach us to understand and apply some of those behaviors toward the development of an improved human-robot relationship. In a step towards development of robots that can…
November Pet Holidays & US Holidays 2022 Month & Week-Long Pet Holiday Celebrations Pet Cancer Awareness Month National Senior Pet Month Adopt a Senior Pet Month National Adoption Month National Diabetes Month November 6-12: National Animal Shelter and Rescue Appreciation Week (observed the first full week of November)…
Given the difficulty creating robots that behave like humans, science turns to the known benefits of the bond between owners and their dogs. Trying to accomplish such an endeavor requires a deeper understanding of specific dog behaviors that facilitate human-dog bonds. That's what scientists from Glasgow, Scotland are…
October 29, 2022
Week’s Review of Canine Social Media – 10/29/22
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…
Happy Halloween from DoggieU K9 Academy Tips for keeping your dogs safe. Halloween can be the spookiest night of the year, but keeping your pets safe doesn’t have to be tricky. A simple, common sense approach and general precautions can keep your pet happy, healthy and safe. Stash…
October 22, 2022
Week’s Review of Canine Social Media – 10/22/22
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…