Category Archives: Dog News

Walkin Wheels Inventor Presents at Auburn

Posted on January 21, 2011 by admin

Mark C. Robinson, President of HandicappedPets.com and inventor of the Walkin? Wheels for Handicapped Pets, recently visited with faculty, staff, and students at the Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine.  Mr. Robinson was honored to present and discuss the revolutionary … Continue reading →

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Battle of the Celeb Dog Trainers

Posted on January 21, 2011 by admin

Is there really such a thing as an “alpha dog?”  Maybe not, according to Time Magazine, which could be bad news for celebrity dog trainer Cesar Millan (see our interview with Cesar Millan on the front page video playlist).  “…many … Continue reading →

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TLCs Super Pooches Debuts

Posted on January 21, 2011 by admin

TLC’s Super Pooches reveals what it takes to raise and train show dogs and takes an in-depth look at their dedicated and obsessive handlers. Cameras follow four handler teams as they pull out all the stops to ensure their dog … Continue reading →

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Really Old Dogs

Posted on January 21, 2011 by admin

You’ve heard of the movie Old Dogs?  Well, researchers in Switzerland have found what could be really old dogs: a dog’s skull and other bones that are over 14,000 years old.  The fossils were first discovered in 1873 in the … Continue reading →

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10 Most Popular Boy Dog Names

Posted on January 21, 2011 by admin

Are you looking for some dog name ideas?  Whether you’re looking to be ultra-original or part of the popular crowd, you can get an idea of your fave name with our 10 Most Popular Boy Dog Names from Gomestic.com (don’t … Continue reading →

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Dogs Help Kids Learn to Read

Posted on January 21, 2011 by admin

We’ve all heard tales of therapy dogs that help seniors, the disabled, and the ill.  But now therapy dogs are being used to teach kids to learn how to read. In East Lansing, Michigan, new readers, like five-year-old Elizabeth Batchelor, … Continue reading →

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Poop Power

Posted on January 20, 2011 by admin

Dog poop might be yucky, but now it’s helping the environment!  The Park Spark Project, installed in Cambridge Massachusetts, takes dog waste and turns it into energy.  Instead of throwing away the poo, dog owners can put it into a … Continue reading →

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25 Foods that Make Dogs Ill

Posted on January 20, 2011 by admin

More and more animal lovers are switching from store-bought foods to homemade meals.  But not all human foods are good for dogs.  In fact, many human foods can make your dog sick.  Some are even fatal.  Here is a list … Continue reading →

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Viagra for Dogs

Posted on January 20, 2011 by admin

No, it’s not for the reason you’re thinking.  Viagra is useful in treating heart conditions because it opens constricted arteries.  And for one pooch, Viagra is vital in keeping her alive after years of abuse in a fighting ring. “‘[Ingrid … Continue reading →

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Dogs a Distraction When Driving

Posted on January 20, 2011 by admin

Everyone knows that talking on a cell phone and texting while driving is dangerous.  But did you know that a rambunctious canine can also be a danger in the car? AAA and Kurgo recently released a study showing that 31% … Continue reading →

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