When you mention dogs that work with sheep, most of us instantly think of those that herd them: Imagine Border Collies and Australian Shepherds darting with flashes of merle and sable among a bleating crowd. These wily workers keep their charges from wandering off, and help move them from place to place. But there’s another […]

Next time you clean the house, don't feel like you have to do it all yourself—you can get your dog involved! For this fun trick, you'll be teaching your dog to clean up their toys from around the house and put them into a toy box. Most dogs enjoy any opportunity to play with you […]

Want to know how to teach your dog their name? The best way to do this is to teach them to associate their name with something positive.

Reba’s Fancy Red Heart ACT2 BN FCAT CA CGCA CGCU FDC RATN RA SHDM SWM SWNE SWAE SWEE SWME TDI THDN TKI TT owned by Barbara Bumcrots of Maumee, OH Reba already had a big first under her belt when she became the first All American Dog to earn the AKC Scent Work Masters title, and only the […]

Like Afghanistan, the Maine State Prison (the original facility was built in 1824) has a history. And mark my words, Craig Grossi and Fred have left colorful imprints on both. You may have met Fred in Grossi’s earlier absorbing book, “Craig & Fred,” in which the author, a Marine Corps intelligence collector, rescues a friendly […]

Four dog-related bills will be considered by Texas legislative committees this week.  Information on each bill and legislator contact information is available, below.  Texas residents are encouraged to share their thoughts on these bills with committee members. On Tuesday, the Senate Criminal Justice Committee is set to consider SB 474, which would amend the state’s […]

Dogs are always born in litters and oftentimes look alike, so it is easy to assume that identical twins aren't uncommon in puppies. But in reality, identical twins in dogs are incredibly rare. Twins are two offspring produced by the same pregnancy. They can be either identical twins, meaning that they develop from one egg […]

MACH Sprite’s Panda Bear MXB MJB owned by Joyce and Gregory Partykevich of Round Lake, IL “We were very lucky for this girl to come into our lives nine years ago. She has brought us much happiness from the first time we saw her,” Joyce said. Pandi is half Border Collie and half Australian Shepherd and was […]

What could be more all-American than baseball and dogs? Combine the two and it makes for a perfect summer afternoon. Across the country, minor league baseball teams — and even a few major league teams — have their very own baseball dogs that are as much a part of the team as players, coaches, and […]

Every dog owner has wondered what dogs think about. Do they ponder their place in the universe? Or are their minds simply living in the moment, consumed by thoughts of chew bones and squirrels? Scientists share that curiosity, and one of the questions they study is whether dogs have self-awareness. In other words, do they […]