January kicks off with a chill in the air, but the warmth of pet celebrations keeps things cozy. As we shake off the holiday season, it's time to focus on new beginnings—for us and our pets. This month offers a range of holidays that honor pets of all…
The AKC National Championship is coming on December 29th, 2024, at 2 p.m. ET. The show features thousands of dogs from around the country and the world competing for the coveted title of America’s National Champion. It is end of year holiday time and must-see TV includes the…
Welcome to the December 2024 DogDays Calendar. This month Winter begins and cold weather rules in the Northern US. This means cold temperatures both days and nights. This is a great but challenging time to enjoy the outdoors with our furry friends and family. Dressing warm and protecting…
November 23, 2024
What Are The Ten Commonly Held Myths About Dogs?
It is easy to believe that dogs like what we like, but this is not always strictly true. Here are ten things which people should remember when trying to understand their pets, according to Animal behaviour experts Dr Melissa Starling and Dr Paul McGreevy, from the University of Sydney.…
In today's Western cultures, more people see their dogs as their best friends, family members or even their furry children than ever before. Past studies have shown that up to two-thirds of dog owners consider their dog to be more important than any human in their lives. Many…
November 2, 2024
Pets Join Mexico’s Day of the Dead Celebrations
Pets are not forgotten during Mexico’s famed Day of the Dead celebrations, when even Fido and Tiger get a place at the altars Mexican families set up to honor their deceased loved ones, complete with flowers, candles and photographs. Though the human dead usually get their favorite food…
October 10, 2024
October is Adopt a Shelter Dog Month and Celebrities Add Star Power
Celebrities Drew Barrymore and Dave Bautista want you to take home a shelter dog today. The stars and rescue dog parents recently partnered with the ASPCA to celebrate October's Adopt a Shelter Dog Month. Barrymore and Bautista know firsthand the joy a shelter pup can bring to a…
September 27, 2024
How to Calculate a Dog’s Age in Human Years?
If you are interested in calculating your dog’s age in human years more accurately, the latest formula by researchers at the University of California San Diego School of Medicine can help. The researchers studied the way human and dog DNA changes over time specifically looking at patterns called…
September 14, 2024
Brigade of Stress-busting Therapy Dogs Celebrated at Philadelphia Airport
A pack of four-legged therapists got a break this week when they were honored at the airport where they dutifully work to ease stress and calm travelers. The event at Philadelphia International Airport marked five years since the 23 members of the Wagging Tails Brigade began greeting people…
September 7, 2024
Late Summer Dog Care
It has truly been a hot summer season in the US and hopefully beginning to ease up a bit in many parts of the country with cooler nights and slightly more normal average temps. We still need to remain vigilant and sensitive to how the temperatures affect our…