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Category Archives: news
Dog Whisperer Comes Under Fire
Animal experts are questioning the training methods of Cesar Milan, star of the hit TV show The Dog Whisperer, charging that Millan’s philosophy is based on animal studies that have been discredited and saying that some techniques he uses are … Continue reading
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Tagged animal planet, cesar milan, dog whisperer, it's me or the dog, time magazine, victoria stilwell
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Dogtown USA Winners
The results of Dog Fancy magazine’s Dogtown USA survey — ranking the most dog-friendly cities in the U.S. — are in! The criteria include access to dog-friendly open spaces and dog parks, veterinary care, dog-related events, pet supplies, and laws … Continue reading
World’s Oldest Dog
Chichi, who lives in New York City’s West Village, may be the oldest dog in the world, according to the New York Times. He is estimated to be 22 – 24 years old (154 – 168 in dog years!), which … Continue reading
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Good Dogs Live Longer
A new study in the American Naturalist shows the benefits to being a good dog extend past receiving a treat. “We found that obedient (or docile, shy) breeds live longer than disobedient (or bold) ones and that aggressive breeds have … Continue reading
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Tagged american naturalist, bichon frise, german shepherd, obedience, poodle
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Mutts Allowed to Compete in AKC Shows
The American Kennel Club (AKC), which produces such events as the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, The National Dog Show, and the AKC/Eukanuba National Championship, began opening its competitions up to mixed-breed dogs for the first time this spring. They … Continue reading
Dogs Hang Ten in Surf Competition
Last weekend, the annual Loews Dog Surfing Competition drew a crowd of 2,000 to San Diego’s Coronado Beach. Top honors went to Abbie, an Australian Kelpie, in the small-dog competition, and Stanley, a Chesapeake Bay Retriever, in the big-dog contest. … Continue reading
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Tagged coronado bay, coronado beach, loews dog surfing competition, surf dogs, surfing dogs
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You May Be Overfeeding Your Dog
A new study in the AVMA Journal shows that the calorie counts and feeding instructions on pet food bags and cans may be considerably off. For dry food, the numbers are sometimes off by several hundred calories per serving. As … Continue reading
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Tagged AVMA journal, calorie count, canine nutrition, dry dog food, pet food
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Dog Breeds at Risk for Cancer
Golden retrievers get lymphoma, collies are susceptible to nasal cancer and boxers are in danger of contracting brain cancer according to new research published in Scientific American. What’s more, the cancers exhibit themselves similarly in these dogs as in humans, … Continue reading
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Tagged boxers, cancer, canine cancer, collies, golden retrievers, medical research, scientific american
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Bedbug-Sniffing Dogs Deemed Incredibly Accurate
According to a piece on the New York Times, where bedbugs have become an increasing problem ever since the chemicals used to kill them (DDT and the like) were banned, dogs are now doing bug-detection duty. “Bedbug-sniffing dogs, adorable yet … Continue reading
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World’s Tallest Dog is Giant George
Giant George, a 43-inch tall Great Dane from Arizona, made it into the Guinness Book of World Records as the world’s tallest dog, beating out another Great Dane named Titan for the title. Giant George has a big presence — … Continue reading
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Dog Rings Opening Bell on Wall Street
A dog is opening up the markets. If that doesn’t signal we are at the top of the bubble, what does?
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Westminster Best in Show Winner is Scottish Terrier Sadie
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Pet Stores Banned From Selling Dogs and Cats
The West Hollywood City Council became one of the first cities nationwide to ban the sale of cats and dogs in pet stores when it passed a bill called the Ordinance Prohibiting the Sale of Dogs and Cats in Companion … Continue reading
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The Most Dog-Friendly Travel Destination in the US
Carmel, California is the place to take a vacation with your pooch, according to the website Dogfriendly.com and a new article in the Contra Costa Times. What does this mean, exactly? No fewer than 25 hotels and 44 restaurants welcome … Continue reading
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