Back by popular demand, here’s another set of weird dog habits explained. Sometimes our dogs baffle us. We don’t understand the gross things they get themselves into but we love them anyways. This post will at least help you decode your dog’s weird behavior and shed some light on why [...]
With July 4th well on it’s way, you’re probably getting ready to pack up the car and head out to the best fireworks display in your area. Whether you’re going to the Hollywood Bowl for their Fireworks Spectacular or lighting up sparklers at your neighborhood barbecue, it’s a consensus: fireworks [...]
15,000 years ago or 100,000 years ago? Asia or Africa? Originated from wolves or zombies? When it comes to a dog’s genetic roots, the origins of the lovable household pet remain obscure. According to Dr. Greger Larson from the University of Durham in England, the confusion for where dogs originated [...]
Human beings have long recognized that dogs are faithful companions, but could there be more to this relationship than meets the eye? Until recently, scientists and behaviorists have deemed the bond between man and dog unworthy of study. However, recent reports have begun to show that not only is this [...]
Looking into the warm, trusting eyes of my dogs makes me smile–and I’m far from alone. Pooches are as much a part of the cultural fabric of America as baseball, hotdogs and apple pie. Dogs transcend economic and social classes. Can you name an American President who didn’t have a [...]
It’s 8 in the morning and the most dreadful part of your day is approaching: leaving your dog at home as you leave for work. Although there seems like no way out of this bound-to-happen routine, going to work can be guilt-free, as one study found. Virginia Commonwealth University conducted the [...]
As dog lovers, we might be inclined to believe that dogs provide us with loads of benefits to our lives but there are actually some very unexpected side benefits to having a dog that you might not be aware of as a dog owner. Aside from providing us with companionship [...]
With Dog Vacay’s weekly ‘dog of the week’ stories featuring fearless dogs who save lives and protect their family, one would think dogs aren’t afraid of anything. However, dog phobias are very common and can exist in even the biggest of dogs. Stemming from a variety of causes such as [...]
It’s no secret that people do outrageous things for their dogs, from celebrities buying their pups dog houses worth more than their own home to the average dog lover spoiling their pooch to a luxurious day at the doggy spa. Now, dog owners can add one more unheard of activity [...]
Whether they are providing a lifetime of companionship, helping the disabled, or guarding houses from intruders, the benefits of owning a dog are aplenty. Pups can be cute to look at, but they can also serve as a contributing factor in turning your day (or life) around. Here are some [...]
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