The way we’re translating dog years into human years is all wrong

dog-news-DogBirthdayThe standard measurement most people use to translate dog years into human years is to multiply a dog’s age by 7. But it turns out that this method is both overgeneralized and largely inaccurate.  Continue reading “The way we’re translating dog years into human years is all wrong”

Meet Mowgli, a gold-medal Paralympic triathlete’s training partner 

dog-news-ServiceDogMowgli helps Allysa Seely through medical emergencies. He’s also a training partner for the Paralympic triathlete, typically running 30-40 miles a week with her.  Continue reading “Meet Mowgli, a gold-medal Paralympic triathlete’s training partner “

20 adoptable senior dog in need of a new friend

20-adoptable-dogSenior dogs are adopted at a rate lower rate than dogs of all other ages combined, according to a study from the ASPCA. But older dogs make for loyal and calm companions for anyone who wants to skip the energetic, messy puppy stage.  Continue reading “20 adoptable senior dog in need of a new friend”

Florida greyhound racing ban effort gets $1.5 million donation from celebrity Doris Day

dog-news-GreyHoundThe money will help tremendously with the messaging, which will counter efforts of the Florida Greyhound Association, a group of greyhound owners and trainers.  Continue reading “Florida greyhound racing ban effort gets $1.5 million donation from celebrity Doris Day”

BrewDog launches beer for dogs, offers ‘pawties’ for your dog’s birthday

dog-news-OhioThe beer made especially for dogs is made from boiled carrots and bananas. A local pet bakery will also provide dog-safe cakes for each dog in attendance.  Continue reading “BrewDog launches beer for dogs, offers ‘pawties’ for your dog’s birthday”

Sniffer dogs out of work due to the upcoming legalization of marijuana in Canada

dog-news-SniffDogSome of the interdiction dogs were already close to the end of their working lives and will be retired as pets. Five or six others will likely be sold to other forces or agencies.  Continue reading “Sniffer dogs out of work due to the upcoming legalization of marijuana in Canada”

Working dogs should be exempt from puppy farming laws, pastoralists say

dog-news-puppy-LawOne of Western Australia’s peak bodies for agriculture wants working dogs to be exempt from new puppy farming laws being considered by the State Government.  Continue reading “Working dogs should be exempt from puppy farming laws, pastoralists say”

361 golden retrievers gather in Scottish village to mark dog breed’s 150th anniversary

Dog-News-GoldenRetrieverThe event was organised by the Golden Retriever Club of Scotland, which said that the mass gathering was its biggest one yet.  Continue reading “361 golden retrievers gather in Scottish village to mark dog breed’s 150th anniversary”

A heroic dog who saved 12 people after an earthquake met her own statue

Dog-news-MexicoOn Thursday, a statue of Frida and her trainer Israel Arauz was erected in Puebla City — and Frida got to see the bronze version of herself. She seemed to like it a lot.  Continue reading “A heroic dog who saved 12 people after an earthquake met her own statue”