First therapy dogs graduate from Maryland prison training program Some prisoners at the Maryland Correctional Institution have been training Labrador Retrievers to be therapy dogs, and view the labor…
A wolf is not a dog is not a wolf Wolves and dogs share common ancestors, but they shouldn’t be treated accordingly; a look at how dog training is more…
Remember pets this National Domestic Violence Awareness Month Almost half of those who suffer domestic abuse are afraid to escape the abuser for fear of what may happen…
Stress at the veterinary ER goes both ways Vets at the emergency room often see the worst — dogs and cats infected with deadly diseases and suffering from devastating…
8 more weird pet products The holidays are approaching, including “Black Friday,” so what to get your pet? Here are eight products for dogs and…
National Pet Obesity Awareness Day 2013 More than 50 percent of all dogs and almost 60 percent of all cats in America are overweight or obese;…
What you should know about the canine circovirus You’ve probably heard the phrase canine circovirus in recent weeks; here’s what you need to know about the disease, including…
Pit Bull named “American Hero Dog” at 2013 Hero Dog Awards Elle won the coveted title from a field of seven nominees; she was rewarded for her efforts in helping educate…
PetSmart Charities Rescue Waggin’ program proves no distance is too far for love The Rescue Waggin’ vehicle travels as much as 3,000 miles per week in order to move pets to locations where…
Misguided activism for “Puppy Doe” It’s always outrageous and inexcusable when an animal is abused, but ire directed toward Craigslist in the "Puppy Doe" case…
At least half of U.S. dogs now overweight Fifty-two percent of dogs in the U.S. are obese or overweight; excessive body weight can cause a host of problems…
Meet DogTime’s 2013 Unsung Hero, Jason Flatt Jason Flatt won the $10K Petties Unsung Hero Award; find out how this Pit Bull advocate got started, what motivates…