This January, the AKC recognized one country’s (the Netherlands) favorite little dog: the Nederlandse Kooikerhondje. The name, pronounced “Netherlands-e Coy-ker-hond-tsje” translates roughly to “decoy dog.” What does that mean? We’re about to tell you. 1. “Decoy dog” refers to the specific job the Kooikerhondje was bred for. Working from enclosures called “eendenkoois” that were built along […]
GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. — Bandit the jail dog is finally getting his forever home. The inmate handlers, program volunteers, and deputies who know Bandit think this is the one that’s finally going to stick. Bandit has been adopted and returned to the Gwinnett County Jail Dogs program four times — but now it looks like he will […]
Research suggests dog ownership may improve heart health, decrease depression, and even help you live longer. Dogs have been man’s best friend for at least the past 15,000 years. Science now shows that this symbiotic relationship has been as beneficial for humans as their canine companions. Benefits of dog ownership include familial ties, a reduce […]
Willie Williams is a disabled Vietnam War Veteran who lives with his dog, Diamond, at Freedom’s Path on the Chillicothe VA Medical Center campus in Ohio. Recently, the 73-year-old veteran received a threatening anonymous letter that asked him to move out. The letter said: “Willie, it’s time for you and your dog to go. You […]
Our dogs can get into things they aren’t supposed to get into or do things they aren’t supposed to do. And when we catch them in the act, our first reaction is to be disappointed or mad. But that doesn’t last long when we see those faces… ? Source: Viva Frei/YouTube Those sweet faces have […]
Dogs come in many varieties and some of these are more outgoing than others. If you like to come home and you want to be able to unwind, you are going to want one of the calmer breeds that is going to want to be a part of your lifestyle. There are many out there […]
October 12 is the annual date of National Pet Obesity Awareness Day. It was also the day in 2011 that Peggy Frezon chose to release her book Dieting with My Dog. Peggy Frezon has shared her weight loss experience with her dog and decided to write about their joined path in becoming healthier. Dieting with […]
Jason Flatt with one of his pit bull rescues. Flatt is founder of Friends to the Forlorn pit bull rescue in Dallas, Georgia. FRIENDS TO THE FORLORN Pit bulls have long been stigmatized by stories of aggressive behavior, locking jaws and poor temperament around children. Some cities and counties in Georgia ban pit bulls […]
“Gwinnett County Jail Dogs” program is a special initiative that allows prison inmates to reform themselves by training dogs for their forever homes. A paralyzed dog named Bandit has recently become the program’s most special dog owing to his life-changing experience with the inmates. Source: Gwinnett Jail Dogs Program/Facebook Bandit is paralyzed from […]
