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All dog owners knows the bond they share with their dog is special, but when it comes to service dogs for the blind and visually impaired, the owner and dog form a true partnership. The dog relies on the owner for instruction and direction, yet the owner relies on the dog to keep him safe […]

If you're traveling with your dog, you'll want to know which airports are dog-friendly. Some airports are better than others - check out our lists!

You can tell by looking at the Norwegian Elkhound's thick, fluffy coat that it was built for cold weather. What else was this breed built for? Let's find out. Here are some interesting facts about the Norwegian Elkhound: 1. They've Existed for Thousands of Years Records indicate the Norwegian Elkhound could have emerged as early […]

By now, I’m certain you’re sick of presidential politics and want this election to be over. Enter a welcome distraction: "Secret Service Dogs: The Heroes Who Protect the President of the United States" by Maria Goodavage, a New York Times bestseller. This insightful read serves up plenty of brief, punchy slices of dog life that […]

You've probably seen a guide dog out and about, but you may have misconceptions about the incredible work these service dogs do. Here are a few things you may not know. 1. Guide Dogs Are Carefully Paired With Handlers Everything from a person’s lifestyle, hobbies, activity level, family, living arrangements, and other pets go into […]

Patti Stanley and 18-pound Lucy, her Miniature Poodle-Miniature Schnauzer mix, were the leaders in the Run for Music 5K in Lakewood Ranch, Fla., and were a tantalizing quarter mile from the finish line when Lucy stopped in her tracks and licked Stanley's leg. “She pulled me to the side of the road and refused to […]

No one has to convince Linda Hickey of the incredible effect dogs can have on children with autism. She's seen it first-hand with her son Jonny and his dog Xena the Warrior Puppy. Xena, a pit bull, had been abused and neglected, and barely survived before being taken in by an animal welfare organization and later brought home with […]

Meet Jaquie Blake and her one-year-old Golden Retriever, Harlow. Harlow is an unbelievably special pup, who works hard every day training to be a service dog for Jaquie.     A photo posted by A service pup in training! ♿�� (@helper_dog_harlow) on Jun 17, 2016 at 1:55pm PDT Jaquie suffers from epilepsy and narcolepsy, among […]

Ever flown with your dog and lamented the struggle of taking him back and forth through security to use the bathroom? Worry no longer. Vancouver International Airport has become the first airport in Canada to install and launch a pet bathroom in their U.S. terminal. Vancouver follows other large U.S. airports such as John F. […]

With names like Spin and Tumble you know there is going to be plenty of action. And in the case of this pair of Australian Shepherds you wouldn’t be wrong. You might want to add versatility to the mix, too, since they are working and service dogs, as well as agility partners for their owner, […]