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Expert Advice: Fun Facts
10 Surprising Facts About Akitas
1- Before Akitas had an “official” breed name they were referred to simply as "snow country dogs." The breed originated from the snowy, rural, mountainous region of Japan, Akita and Odate, where they were used to hunt boar, elk, and the small Yezo bear. There is a museum in Odate devoted to the breed. […]
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| January 10, 2017
Expert Advice: News
Golden Retriever Service Dog is a “CHAMP” for This Nine-Year-Old Girl
Anyone who knows dogs knows that a helping paw can make all the difference. This is certainly the case for nine-year-old Natalie Fiorelli. When Natalie was an infant, she suffered carbon-monoxide poisoning. Now, she uses a speech device to communicate, and a wheelchair and walker to help her get around. Recently, thanks to an organization […]
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| January 5, 2017
Expert Advice: News
Grief Therapy Dog in Training Comforts Families at Funeral Home
There's nothing harder than losing a loved one. This funeral home in Niles, Ind. aims to make the grieving process a little easier with the help of a grief therapy dog named Sir Winston Bailey Brown. Sir Winston Bailey Brown is a four-month-old Golden Retriever and is currently training to be a grief […]
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| December 27, 2016
Expert Advice: Fun Facts
Learn About the Powerful, Confident, and Courageous Rottweiler
If you are looking for a calm, confident, and courageous guardian, then look no further than the Rottweiler. These robust dogs are powerful and loyal companions that have strong protective instincts. They can quiet, well-behaved housedogs, yet are powerful enough to ward off burglars. Their personality can vary from dog to dog, with some being […]
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| December 22, 2016
Expert Advice: Feature
Leader Dogs for the Blind Provides Guide Dogs to Those in Need
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 […]
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| December 20, 2016
Expert Advice: Fun With Your Dog
It’s Never Too Late to Get Involved in the Dog World
Many people get involved in the dog world because they grew up around conformation, or competed in Juniors, or a family member or friend convinced them to try it out. But ultimately, it doesn't matter how you get involved, everyone is welcome and it's never too late to start. We had the opportunity to […]
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| December 18, 2016
Expert Advice: News
Search and Rescue Crews Work Tirelessly to Save Dogs After Building Collapse
In a moment of fear and tragedy, search and rescue crews in Sioux Falls, S.D. worked tirelessly throughout the weekend to save dogs and humans alike. On Friday morning, an apartment building that was being remodeled, collapsed. Search and rescue crews and Fire Department members were on the scene all weekend inspecting the building and […]
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| December 5, 2016
Expert Advice: Feature
Book About Secret Service Dogs Offers Tasty Respite From Politics
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 […]
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| November 2, 2016
Expert Advice: Fun Facts
7 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Guide Dogs
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 […]
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| October 28, 2016
Expert Advice: Feature
Lucy, the Medical Alert Service Dog and Agility Expert
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 […]
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| October 26, 2016