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To keep the lights on, we receive affiliate commissions via some of our links. Our review process. Pumpkin Pet Insurance is quickly creating some buzz with its comprehensive coverage and plan customization options. But how does it compare against Healthy Paws, a stable pet insurance provider with a great reputation? We put them head to head to choose a clear winner for most pet owners. We compare coverage, customer service…
JACKSON, MI – When Miggz, the 14-week-old golden doodle puppy approaches students in her handler Morgan Ledford’s first grade classroom, eyes immediately light up and a collective “aww” can be heard as Miggz buries his fluffy fur into the face of a student. Just one week into his role as a facility dog in Ledford’s classroom, the newest member of the Northwest Early Elementary School team already seems to have…
A recent news item caught my eye. It was describing a genetic study that attempted to correlate dog breeds’ behavior with their genetics. About 50% of the dogs were known or inferred purebreds, and the others were “mutts.” Some of the results were pretty much expected for certain breeds, but many showed little correlation. For example, the dogs that showed the highest correlation between genetics and the ability to understand…
To keep the lights on, we receive affiliate commissions via some of our links. Our review process. Do you want to train your dog anywhere, anytime? For a fraction of the cost of hiring a professional trainer, mobile dog training apps can give you a ton of training help — and some even provide virtual assistance from professional dog trainers. We’ve found the best dog training apps to help you…
For almost two years, Ellie the bloodhound has been the Bucyrus Police Department’s only K-9 officer. That’s about to change. A new drug detection dog, a Belgian Malinois whose name is being kept a secret for now, will be introduced by the department soon, Bucyrus police Chief Neil Assenheimer said. The department also recently added Charlie, a double doodle — a hybrid of golden retriever and standard poodle. He’ll serve as a therapy…
If you’ve gone to any dog park or space where dogs roam recently, it’s likely you’ve seen some sort of “doodle” dog, with that trademark goofy expression and happy-go-lucky attitude. What is a doodle dog? Doodle dogs are a mix of one breed of dog with a purebred poodle. This creates a dog with the signature curly hair of a poodle enmeshed with characteristics that come with the other chosen…
What is more dangerous? Blackberries, a man spraying chemicals, or a feral pig on the loose? Not that long ago I went hiking with Pax and his doggy friend Lana to the highlands of the Haleakala Volcano. I love the area for many reasons: the expansive bi-coastal views of the island, the fresh air, and the morning chill that awakens my senses. I never get tired of walking in…
To keep the lights on, we receive affiliate commissions via some of our links. Our review process. Flying with your dog can be a nerve-wracking experience for both of you. To make the journey more enjoyable, a comfortable airline-approved pet carrier is a must. We’ve done our research to help you find your best options among the dozens upon dozens of pet carriers on the market. All of the products…
Police dogs have many roles in modern police departments, including biting and holding suspects, tracking missing people, and acting as great public relations agents with the elementary-school set. And, as historian Chris Pearson writes, dogs have been part of modern policing since the nineteenth century. In the US, dogs were part of slave patrols that predated police departments, and “bloodhounds” were used for tracking in various places in the nineteenth…
SCIOTO COUNTY, Ohio (WSAZ) – A woman faces charges after 20 dead dogs were found at a house in Sciotoville. Wendy Payton, an animal control officer with the Portsmouth City Health Department, says she arrived Thursday at the home along Sycamore Street to do a wellness check after a neighbor reported a bad odor. She says no one answered at the front or back door, and the back door was…