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Any dog lover will tell you that their dog can understand them to one degree or another. We communicate with our dogs via words, facial expressions, hand signals, and body language, and our dogs respond. And science is catching up to what we experience every day!

Fast CAT–short for fast coursing ability test–can be an excellent activity for dogs who love the act of chasing, and it’s an extremely beginner-friendly dog sport that doesn’t require much training.

The biggest misconception about taking a dog to Europe or other overseas destinations is that a lengthy quarantine stay is mandatory. That’s old news, but there are still multiple hoops to jump through before you and your dog can jet off to an international locale.

A perfect storm has hit the animal rescue world, and many shelters nationwide are bursting at the seams. Fostering is one way to help during the current animal shelter crisis. By taking a dog out of a shelter and fostering, you may even save another dog's life by freeing up kennel space in a facility.

Work hours mean very little to my young, extremely energetic dog. While I’m fixated on my computer screen, she’s hanging around getting bored. It can be a challenge to figure out what to do to keep a dog happy and engaged when you—and the dog—are stuck at home.

Dog ear muffs provide more than protection against the cold. They are also dog ear protection that can muffle fireworks and protect hearing.

A good service dog must possess certain key qualities. They need a keen sense of observation, and a remarkable sense of calmness and focus, allowing them to work effectively in public spaces amid distractions.

A dog scratch board or scratch pad is usually a wooden or plastic board with an abrasive material like sandpaper adhered to one side. They can be used to train dogs to file down their own nails, without the anxiety that may come from using a nail tool. They make great cooperative care options for dogs who don’t like having their feet touched.

There are a ton of dog beds on the market that claim to be indestructible but can still be destroyed by a persistent pup. Not all have what it takes to stand up to persistent chewers. Here are the ones we found to be the best.

Do you know how to truly play with your dog? It sounds like a silly question, I know. Sure, you play fetch or tug, but that’s not what I’m talking about. What I love to encourage in a human-dog team is a less formal, goofier play connection.

If you’ve ever had a dog slip their collar and run off into the sunset, a martingale collar might be a good pick for...

With so many dogs needing good homes, deciding to buy a puppy rather than adopt one from a shelter or rescue can be a controversial decision. Many get attached to a specific breed or want a dog who is more likely to demonstrate certain traits and behaviors If you are looking for where to buy dogs, you have some work ahead of you to ensure you are not supporting breeding practices that lead to poor health, animal abuse, and crowded shelters