In a recent study, investigators analyzed the potential to use the highly sensitive sense of smell in dogs to screen…
Working dogs
You may be familiar with the terms therapy dogs, service dogs, emotional support animals, and working dogs. We celebrate these remarkable canine…
Among working dogs, avalanche rescue is probably one of the coolest jobs they could have. But for these dogs, staying…
In the rescue efforts following the huge earthquake in Turkey and Syria last month, hero dogs have played a vital…
Last week, Reuters reported that politicians in Spain passed a new law expanding domestic animal rights. Yet, the law exempted…
A lot of dogs have jobs, but there are some that come to mind first. Take police dogs and guard…
The United State Government Accountability Office (GAO) recently reviewed the condition of working dogs in all federally-managed programs. Surprisingly, GAO…
There are two important things we can’t start a day without: our dogs and our coffee. Luckily, there’s a way…
Researchers at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi employed two pups to sniff out crude oil on Texas beaches. Poppy, an English…
On Labor Day humans celebrate workers; not to be forgotten are the contributions made by our four-legged friends, be it…
Today there are as many as 3000 dogs guarding and protecting our military personnel, working with them as partners, and…
The Canines with Careers program at Best Friends Animal Society teaches dog trainers and rescue groups how find appropriate rescue…
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Teaching your dog some tricks is a fun bonding experience for you and your dog. Watch these videos to learn…
Some dogs have a bizarre but adorable trait of sticking their tongues out all of the time. Sometimes it's just…
You can have it both ways: Check out this list of small dog breeds who aren't yappy. If you're looking…
Tear stains appear in certain breeds more often than others, and they can indicate a lot of different things. It's…
If your dog has started making an odd honking sound, it can be a bit concerning. Reverse sneezing often sounds…