National Dog Day, held every year on August 26, celebrates the bond between humans and their dogs and encourages dog ownership of all breeds. National Dog Day was established in 2004. National Dog Day has evolved into a global celebration, championed by pet lovers far and wide along…
August 14, 2024
Do Dogs Remember and Think About the Past?
Memory in many animals, dogs included, has a lot more in common with human memory than we once thought. Studying the cognitive abilities of nonhuman animals, dogs included, has never been easy, primarily due to the fact we can’t truly know what these animals are thinking. Another major…
Welcome to the August 2024. Summer is in full swing and these are the "dog days" of summer. This means trying to avoid the heat and discovering new ways celebrate indoors and outdoors while enjoying our furry friends and family. Let’s continue to make this year their best…
The White House has proclaimed Friday September 20, 2024 to be National Service Dog Day, saying the animals offer an important source of comfort and an essential resource to help with everyday life. "Service dogs continue to provide valuable aid and support, improving people's lives -- and even…
Airlines are so confused by the new rules that they are reportedly refusing all dogs. Many are stranded. The new CDC rules for bringing dogs into the US beginning August 1, 2024 has already turned into such a confusing nightmare for canine travelers that most of the Airlines…
Welcome to the September 2024 DogDays Calendar. This month Summer begins to evolve into Fall but not without a few lingering "dog days" of summer. This means trying to avoid the heat while beginning to enjoy some cooler days and nights. This is a great time to enjoy…
July 27, 2024
Do Dogs Look Like Their Pet Parents? (Revisited)
When a dog looks strikingly like its owner, is that a coincidence or is there more to the story? Part of enjoying the Summer months is time spent with your favorite canine friend/family. It is also when we see other 'dog people' enjoying the outdoors as well. While…
This summer has been especially hot across the US. Public services offer warnings to people to take precautions but what about our canine family and friends? It is imperative that humans watch out for their animal friends as well as themselves. Dogs, too, can suffer from the heat.…
July 13, 2024
Summer Reading: Lessons in Canine Intelligence
What better choice can we make for 2024 summer reading than learning how to better understand our canine friends and family. Dogs have been a subject of increased study and research for the last few decades. They continue to capture our attention and affection as we try to…
Welcome to the July 2024. Summer is upon us and offers us many reasons to celebrate outdoors and enjoy our furry friends and family. Let’s continue to make this year their best one yet! July Pet Holidays & US Holidays Month-Long Pet Holiday Celebrations National Lost Pet Prevention…