5 Tips to Keep Your Dog From Digging in the Yard

Digging up your yard might be one of those dog habits you don't dig! But is there any way you can cover up this natural dog behavior?

What Are the Symptoms of Dementia in Dogs?

Dog dementia or canine cognitive dysfunction (CCD) can bring about some troubling changes in your pet’s behavior – if you have a senior dog, these are the symptoms to look out for.

Adoptable Dog Of The Week – Eddie Vedder

He may be our Adoptable Dog of the Week, but there's nothing grunge about Eddie Vedder. 4-month-old Shepherd and Pitbull mix from West Allis, Wisconsin.

How To Properly Clean Your Dog’s Wrinkles

Get into all of those nooks and crannies! Your dog's wrinkles are hosting moisture that can lead to nasty infections and fungal growth.

My Dog is Getting Older–Should I Get a Second Dog Now?

A a house isn't a home unless it has a dog in it. As your dog gets on in years, you might consider bringing a second dog into your family.

Adoptable Dog of the Week- Pixie

Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Pixie, a 4 years old cute little mutt from Shelburne, Vermont. She is spayed, microchipped, and housetrained.

What To Expect – Your Puppy’s First Day Home

Today's the big day - you're bringing your puppy home! You must be so excited. Here is a list of things to keep in mind for your puppy's first day home.

Best Hands Free Leash

A hands free leash will ensure you have control over your pet at all times - without actually having to use your hand to maintain a firm grip.

Adoptable Pet of the Week – Reno

This red, gold, and orange beauty is a Pekingese from Wethersfield, Connecticut and ready to invade your home with lots of love and cuteness.

Adoptable Dog of the Week- Hazel

Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Hazel, a 2 to 3 years old Border Collie from Salt Lake City, Utah. She is spayed and housetrained.

Can Dogs Be Racist?

Dogs love everyone... or do they? Is it possible for dogs to be racist? Let's look at a few reasons why you might think your dog a bias toward certain people.

Adoptable Dog of the Week – Romulus

Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Romulus, a 3 years old German Shepherd from Washoe Valley, Nevada. He is neutered and up to date on his shots.

Adoptable Dog Of The Week – Arlo

Say “Howdy” to Arlo, our Adoptable Dog of the Week. Straight out of Nashville, TN, Arlo is an adult male who can’t wait to meet his forever…

Adoptable Dog of the Week – Clementine

What a sweetie! Meet Clementine, our Adoptable Dog of the Week. She's an adult Italian Greyhound waiting for her forever home in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Do Dogs Have Belly Buttons?

Is it an innie or an outie? No, we're not talking about you - we're talking about your dog! Have you ever noticed if your dog has a belly button?

Adoptable Dog Of The Week – Buck

My, what a handsome young buck our Adoptable Dog of the Week is! Meet Buck, a 3-year-old male Cocker Spaniel and Poodle Mix from Phoenix, Arizona. He is alre…

Adoptable Dog of the Week – Bruce

With a grin like that, our Adoptable Dog of the Week will bring someone lots of laughs. Bruce is a English Bulldog and Boxer mix from Spokane, Washington.

Adoptable Pet of the Week – Maia

Maia, our Adoptable Dog of the Week, is a 5-year-old Pit Bull mix from Indianapolis, Indiana with a gorgeous white and chestnut coat and a heart of gold.

SpotOn GPS Dog Fence Review

Got a dog who likes to roam? We've tested the SpotOn GPS Dog Fence, and it might bet the solution for you.

Adoptable Dog of the Week – Waldo

We found him - and he's wearing red and white! Waldo is our Adoptable Dog of the Week, and he is a 5-year-old Poodle mix from Wethersfield, Connecticut.

Adoptable Dog Of The Week – Hylo

Meet Hylo, our Adoptable Dog of the Week from Adoptapet.com. This young fellow is a Terrier/Schnauzer mix and he’s already neutered, up to date with sh…

Adoptable Dog Of The Week – Quinn

Quinn, our Adoptable Dog of the Week, has a big smile for you. The gorgeous girl is an adult Retriever and Rhodesian Ridgeback mix from Atlanta, Georgia.

Adoptable Dog of the Week- Oats

Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Oats, a 3 to 4 years old Labrador Retriever mix from Atlanta, Georgia. He is neutered, vaccinated and ready for adoption!

Experts: Focus on Quality Of Life For Canine End Of Life Care

What to do for our senior dogs in their end days presents a heart-wrenching dilemma and experts suggest that quality of life should be the focus.

Adoptable Dog of the Week – Geno

Geno, our Adoptable Dog of the Week, doesn't let anything keep him down. An adult male Chihuahua, he's waiting for his forever home in Great Bend, Kansas.

Adoptable Dog of the Week – Tucker

It’s Friday, which means it’s time for our Adoptable Dog of the Week from Adoptapet.com. This week we’re featuring Tucker, an adult Labrado…

Shelter Spotlight: Beagle Freedom Project

Have you ever wondered why Beagles are used in laboratory testing? The Beagle Freedom Project shines a light on testing and rehabilitates former subjects.

Adoptable Dog Of The Week – Fred

Every dog deserves a loving forever home – especially Fred, our Adoptable Dog of the Week. Fred is a 9-year-old Shepherd mix from Jackson, MS. Fred&rsq…

How To Stop Your Dog From Pulling During Walks

Do you walk your dog, or does he walk you? If your dog drags you from shrub to shrub, it's time to brush up on his leash walking skills.

Heavy-Metal Icon Ozzy Osbourne to Open Not-So-Hardcore Doggie Daycare

After stepping down as the Prince of Darkness, Ozzy Osbourne has decided follow the next logical step in his career - open up a doggy daycare.

Adoptable Dog of the Week- Dawson

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Adoptable Dog of the Week-Buttercup

If you’re looking for a gorgeous, loving pooch to be your best friend, we have a perfect match for you. Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Buttercup, a 3…

Shelter Spotlight: American Dog Rescue Foundation

Are you up for the challenge? American Dog Rescue is, and they're determined to reduce the number of homeless dogs on the streets.

Adoptable Pet of the Week – Polly

Meet Polly, our Adoptable Dog of the Week. Polly is a wonderful Spitz mix from Richmond, Virginia and is the happiest little lady ever!

Top 10 Products To Buy For Your Local Shelter

We all want to help our local shelters if we can, and sometimes, it can be as simple as ordering some much-needed products to be sent to them.

Adoptable Dog of the Week- Lamonia

Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Lamonia, a 7 yo American Pitbull Terrier mix from Mission, Kansas. She is spayed, potty trained, and cratetrained.

Martha Stewart Releases New Line of Natural Grooming Products for Pets

The first part of the collection created in partnership with Fetch for Pets is set to hit the stores in May while more goodies are expected this fall.

Latest Studies Find That Aging in Dogs Can Mirror Aging in Humans

By comparing the concept they labeled “frailty” in humans and in dogs, a team of researchers hopes that they can help owners make better decisions about their pet’s care.

Adoptable Dog of the Week- Watson

Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Watson, an adorable 3 year old Daschund with tri-colored coat from Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

Adoptable Dog of the Week – Biscuit

What a sweetie! This is Biscuit, our Adoptable Dog of the Week. He's a five-year-old male Chihuahua mix from Wenatchee, Washington.

Adoptable Dog of the Week – Roscoe

Handsome and smart- this doggo has it all! Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Roscoe, a 3 years old Pitbull Terrier mix from Clarksville, Arizona. He is vaccin…

Crate Alternatives for Dogs Who Hate the Crate

If you have a dog, you probably have a crate. But what do you do when your dog hates the crate? Here are a few alternatives.

Adoptable Dog of the Week-Poochy

Are you ready to meet your new best friend? Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Poochy, a 3-year-old Husky from Columbus, Ohio.

How to Safely Paint Your Dog’s Nails

Grooming professionals don't just focus on fancy fur-dos. Complete your dog's look with colorful nails! Here's how to safely paint your dog's nails at home.

Adoptable Dog Of The Week – Eddie

Are you ready to rock out with Eddie, our Adoptable Dog of the Week? Eddie is an adult male Wire Fox Terrier and Dachshund mix from Nashville, TN. He is alre…

Adoptable Dog Of The Week – Angela

This week’s adoptable dog from Adoptapet.com is Angela from San Diego, CA. Just look into those eyes and tell us that you don’t melt! This sweet…

Best Multivitamin for Puppies

To help you find the right type for your pet, we’ve handpicked the best multivitamins for puppies on the market, from those in powder form to liquids and chewables – you can’t go wrong with any from our list.

What To Look For In A Quality Dog Boarding Facility

We’ve put together a list of things to be mindful of when you’re looking into dog boarding accommodations One of the hardest things about going a…

Best Puppy Training Pads

Puppy training pads help your pooch learn where to go potty and keep your floor protected from �accidents� in the meantime.

Adoptable Dog of the Week - Mocha

Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Mocha, a 5 year old Labradoodle from Atlanta, Georgia. She is spayed, up to date on her vaccines, and currently working on her housetraining.

Adoptable Dog of the Week- Mighty

Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Mighty, a 3 years old Lab mix from Columbus, Ohio. He is neutered, vaccinated, microchipped, and housetrained.

A Guide to Dog Menstruation

If you have an intact female dog, you're going to have to deal with menstruation. Here's what you need to know to ensure that time of the month goes smoothly.

How To Train A Puppy To Sit

"Sit" is often one of the first commands that owners teach their new puppy and is easy to learn. Let's go over the steps on how to train a puppy to sit.

Adoptable Dog of the Week – Brewster

Meet Brewster, our Adoptable Dog of the Week from Adoptapet.com. Brewster is an adult male Terrier and Australian Cattle Dog Mix in Jackson, MS. He’s a…

Adoptable Dog of the Week- Hunter

This 2.5-years-old American Foxhound mic from Cheyenne, Wyoming, is also a graduate of the P.A.C.K. Project with the Wyoming Department of Corrections.

Why Your Dog May Need a Muzzle

Don't assume the worst when you see a dog wearing a muzzle. There are plenty of reasons why one is needed, and it may have nothing to do with being vicious.

Cool Ideas For Dog Adoption Events

Looking for innovative ideas to get people out to your next pet adoption event? Find forever homes for pets with outside-of-the-box ideas like these ones.

Adoptable Dog of the Week – Panda

What's white and black and adorable all over? Panda, our Adoptable Dog of the Week! She's a 5-year-old Blue Heeler from Manchester, New Hampshire.

Adoptable Dog of the Week- Ellie

Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Ellie, a 5 years old terrier mix from Starkville, Mississippi. She is spayed, microchipped, and vaccinated.

Adoptable Dog of the Week- Misty

Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Misty, a 3 years old Labrador Retriever and Standard Poodle mix (Labradoodle) from Hastings, Minnesota.