Adoptable Dog of the Week – Bogey
Feeling down? Let Bogey, our Adoptable Dog of the Week, chase those blue thoughts away! A comic canine, Bogey is an adult male Boxer living in Boise, Idaho.
Dog Care and Dog Services
There are a lot of options when it comes to dog care and dog services – training, grooming, day-care, spay and neuter services. It can be daunting, especially when you want the best for your pet. PetGuide.com offers information, news and advice so you’ll be able to make a well-informed decision when it comes to dog care and dog services.
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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.
Adoptable Dog of the Week- Tank
This short-legged charmer has high hopes of finding his furever family! Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Tank, a little over 1 year old Terrier and Basset Ho…
Adoptable Dog of the Week-Baxter
Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Baxter, a 9 years old long-haired Chihuahua mix from Denver, Colorado. This cutie pie is neutered and housebroken.
6 Easy Crafts You Can Make To Help Out Your Local Animal Shelter
Whether your style is sewing or woodworking or gluing empty toilet paper rolls together, your skills could be put to work for your local animal shelter.
Adoptable Dog of the Week – Bella
We’d like you to meet Bella, our Adoptable Dog of the Week from Adoptapet.com. She’s an adult English Setter mix that lives in Portland, ME. Bell…
Adoptable Dog of the Week - Ruckus
Are you looking for a laid-back, lazy, quiet four-legged bestie to share your life with? Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Ruckus, a 6 year old Shepherd mix from Lewiston, Maine.
The 3 H’s of Fostering Dogs
If you've been thinking of fostering a dog, but have been hesitating to take the plunge, we want to give you the final push you need to make the decision.
Adoptable Dog of the Week - Blitzen
Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Blitzen, a little over one year old Labrador Retriever mix from Dayton, Ohio.
Adoptable Dog Of The Week – Chubby
He’s not fat… he’s just big boned! Just kidding – his name is Chubby, but he’s just a little guy. Chubby is our Adoptable Dog…
How to Find a Reliable Dog Walker
Need a little help to get your dog off the couch and moving when you're not around? Here are some tips on finding a reliable dog walker.
What is Tracking Training for Dogs?
Ready to put your dog's nose to the test? A dog's nose is made for sniffing, so put it to good use - tracking training may be right for your pooch.
How to Manage Leash Reactivity in Your Dog
Is taking your dog for a walk a battle? He may be leash reactive. Let's talk about what causes this and how to manage it.
How To Stop A Puppy From Biting
Puppies love to bite. Those tiny, razor-sharp teeth are a part of a pup's bite inhibition. Here are a few tips for how to stop a puppy from biting.
Adoptable Dog of the Week – Valentino
Meet Valentino, the most interesting dog in the world, and our Adoptable Dog of the Week. This young Golden Retriever Mix pup hails from Savannah, Georgia.
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.
Make Your Own Homemade Dog Shampoo
In this article you will learn how to make your own homemade dog shampoo from simple household ingredients.
Adoptable Dog of the Week- Lexi
Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Lexi, a 7 years old Yorkshire Terrier from Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She is spayed, vaccinated, and housetrained.
Adoptable Dog of the Week – Brittney
What a little angel - meet Brittney, our Adoptable Dog of the Week. Brittney is an adult Maltese mix from Hartford, Connecticut.
How to Teach Your Dog to Speak
One of the cutest, and easiest, tricks to teach your dog is to speak (or woof) on command. We've broken down the steps for you to follow.
Adoptable Dog of the Week- Clue
Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Clue, a lovely 10 year old Yorkie (or a Yorkshire Terrier mix) from DeSoto, Iowa. She is spayed and is looking for a home!
Shelter Spotlight: Badass Brooklyn Animal Rescue
You can say that this shelter has balls! We love the Badass Brooklyn Animal Rescue motto: "Saving badass dogs from idiot humans."
Adoptable Dog Of The Week – Tyson
You have to wonder how can you pack so much cute into a small package. We don’t know how, but Tyson, our Adoptable Dog of the Week, is proof that you c…
Adoptable Dog of the Week – Lori
Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Lori, a 1.5 years old Great Pyrenees mix from Minneapolis, Minnesota. She is spayed and vaccinated.
Ramps And Pet Steps Give Stiff Senior Dogs A Leg Up
The perfect companion for your senior dog, ramps and steps offer mobility and accessibility for the aging pooch Getting old has advantages (“knowledge…
Talking About Palliative Care For Older Dogs
Let's go over the basics about what palliative care is, in which situations it might be needed and how to create a palliative care plan for older dogs.
Adoptable Dog of the Week – Chelsea
Meet Chelsea, our Adoptable Dog of the Week. Hailing from Hooksett, New Hampshire, this 2-year-old purebred German Shepherd has everything going for her.
Why You Should Consider Fostering a Dog
Open your heart and your home, and foster a dog in need If you love dogs, you may think that the most practical course of action would be to buy or adopt one…
Adoptable Dog of the Week – Wally Cleaver
Wally Cleaver, our Adoptable Dog of the Week, sure is the bee's knees! Wally is an adult female German Shepherd Mix from Jackson, Mississippi.
5 Insider Secrets Only Foster Dog Parents Know
Shelters and rescues are in need of foster parents for homeless pets. There are some lessons that can only be learned by someone who's already been there.
What to Do When You Dog Doesn’t Like to Go for Walks
As hard as it is to believe, some dogs don't like to go for a daily stroll. Here's what to do when your dog doesn't like to go for walks.
Adoptable Dog Of The Week – Carlton
With a look like that, you can’t help but wonder what Carlton, our Adoptable Dog of the Week, is thinking about. Whatever it is, we don’t care &n…
Shelter Spotlight: Saved by the Heart Companion Animal Services
South Carolina shelter animals have a team of passionate pet peeps in their corner. Saved by the Heart Rescue is on a mission to help special needs animals.
Basic Dog Tricks: Shake A Paw
The shake a paw trick is a basic trick that should be one of your dog's standards that he can pull out when guests come over and he wants to impress them.
Adoptable Dog of the Week – Dukes
Meet Dukes, our Adoptable Dog of the Week from Adoptadog.com. This senior from Mays Landing, NJ still has lots of life in him and wants to find a home to cal…
5 Tip-Top Health Tips For Senior Dogs
Older dogs come with their own set of unique issues that require preventive measures to ensure your dog continues to enjoy a happy life. He’s not the y…
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.
Snout to Snout: Q&A With “Dog Nation” Star Cesar Millan
Before Cesar Millan, his brilliant white teeth, and son Andre, hit the road for their new TV series, we asked him a few questions about "Dog Nation."
Adoptable Dog of the Week- Mazie
Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Mazie, a 2 years old shepherd and cattle dog mix from Saint Paul, Minnesota. She is spayed, vaccinated, and microchipped.
Adoptable Dog of the Week – Peanut
You've got to meet Peanut, our Adoptable Dog of the Week. He's a young French Bulldog and Chihuahua mix from Stockport, Ohio.
Adoptable Dog of the Week- Gumbo
Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Gumbo, a 4 years old Labrador Retriever and Coonhound mix from Dayton, Ohio.
4 Alternatives to Dog Boarding
Going away and don't want to board your dog? We've come up with a few alternatives to dog boarding that will help give you peace of mind while you're away.
Adoptable Dog of the Week- Watson
Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Watson, a 3 to 4 years old Terrier mix from Fort Collins, Colorado. He is neutered, microchipped, and vaccinated.
Adoptable Pet of the Week-Darcy
Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Darcy, a 3 to 4 years old Boxer mix from Cranston, Rhode Island. This lovely pooch is spayed, vaccinated, and housetrained.
Top 5 Ways to Keep a Senior Dog Mentally Sharp
As your dog ages, he may slow down. But just because your dog may not be as physically active as he once was, his mind still needs to be exercised to stay sh…
Adoptable Dog of the Week- Moon
Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Moon, a 6 years old American Pit Bull Terrier and Pug mix from Phoenix, Arizona. He is neutered and vaccinated.
Adoptable Dog of the Week – Ivory
A vision in white, Ivory, our Adoptable Dog of the Week, is an angel! Living in Hooksett, New Hampshire, this 4-year-old White German Shepherd has so much lo…
Adoptable Dog of the Week- Batman
Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Batman, a 6 years old American Staffordshire Terrier and/or Pit Bull Terrier mix from Blacklick, Ohio.
Head’s Up, Dog Trainers: Why You Should Treat Humans Like Dogs
Want to be a successful dog trainer? Take it from someone who’s taken more than a few classes. Kevin Roberts wants you to treat your human participants…
Shelter Spotlight: Animal Aid USA
From fighting inhumane euthanization methods to rescuing dogs from high-kill shelters, this organization speaks for those who don't have a voice.
Adoptable Dog Of The Week – Normandy
Say hello to Normandy, our Adoptable Dog of the Week from Adoptapet.com. Normandy is a young male Labrador Retriever and Shar Pei mix from San Diego, CA. He…
Adoptable Dog of the Week – Pinocchio
Meet Pinocchio, our Adoptable Dog of the Week. This 11-month-old male American Pit Bull Terrier mix is waiting for his forever home in Farmington, Maine.
Adoptable Dog of the Week-Chip
Out Adoptable Dog of the Week is Chip, a 2 years old Terrier mix from Manhattan, Kansas. He is vaccinated, neutered, housetrained and very friendly.
Top 10 Dog Breeds Commonly Found in Shelters
Before you buy a pet, check your local shelter to see if you can find your dream dog to adopt- there are a lot of purebred dogs in need of a home!
Adoptable Dog Of The Week – Tammy
Meet Tammy, our Adoptable Dog of the Week from Adoptapet.com. Tammy is a female Basset Hound Mix from Laton, CA. She’s small, cute and is already spaye…
Adoptable Dog of the Week- Fritz
If you like small dogs with a lot of spunk, you'll LOVE Fritz! Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Fritz, a 2 yo Westie and Poodle mix from Columbia, SC.
Teach Your Dog to Have an Off Switch
Dogs can be extremely persistent when they want a toy, food, or attention. Teach them to cool their jets in a few simple steps.
Adoptable Dog of the Week – Macon
Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Macon, a 2 years old Border Collie and Labrador Retriever mix from Raleigh, North Carolina.
Why Dogs Go Through Potty Training Regression (And How to Fix It)
Pooch forgot where to go potty? This is what you need to do when your previously potty-trained dog pees or poops in the house.
Adoptable Dog of the Week- Maggie
Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Maggie, a 3 year old mixed breed from Covington, Louisiana. She is spayed, microchipped, and vaccinated.