Table Talk · September 4, 2019

Many of our friends are bracing for Hurricane Dorian. Our thoughts are with all of you who may be impacted by this terrible storm.

Many of our friends are bracing for Hurricane Dorian. Our thoughts are with all of you who may be impacted by this terrible storm.

Founded by Marty Becker, DVM, Fear Free (whose motto is “Taking the pet out of petrified”) educates and certifies veterinarians and other pet professionals—including groomers, boarding kennel operators, trainers, and handlers—in ways to create less stressful, happier experiences for pets in their care.

With meteorologists predicting that Hurricane Dorian could make landfall in the Southeastern United States as a Category 3 or 4 storm this Monday, the animal rescue experts at American Humane, the country’s first national humane organization, are issuing key tips to help you keep yourself, your family and your animals safe – before, during and after a […]

We all get those calls from puppy owners in the middle of the night: “I think Cleo may be sick.” To which we respond, what’s the temperature? “I don’t know.” We ask about her gum color. “I don’t know.” Is she retching? “She’s outside.” It’s like playing a game of 20 questions. That’s why I prefer my puppy owners to have a check sheet, ideally filled out when the dog is well, so we can quickly pinpoint what is, and is not, the problem–and whether they need to race to the vet.

It is with profound sadness that I share the passing of our beloved Marie Stuart Somershoe earlier today. Marie left us quietly after a brief stay in the hospital following emergency surgery. At her side were her two sons, George and Stuart, her dear friend Glenda, and her precious Harry, a Brussels Griffon. During her […]

Oliver, a three-year-old Tibetan Mastiff, witnessed his human family brutally murdered by their son. The son holed up in a standoff with SWAT in his mother’s home where Oliver remained. The SWAT team shot tear gas into the house and blew the front door off with explosives. Somehow, Oliver survived this ordeal only to find himself as a surrender in a kill shelter.

By Caroline Coile Part of the joy of owning a dog is the chance to take a trip together, whether it be for a competition, vacation or just an excuse to cruise with your best buddy. You dog can be the best co-pilot you ever had: he never argues about the radio station and he […]

- Premium List Available on AKC.org – New York, NY (August 29, 2019) – Entries are now open for the 2019 AKC National Championship presented by Royal Canin, which returns to Orlando’s Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) North/South Concourse this December 14th and 15th. Entries are also open for the 3rd annual AKC Royal Canin […]

Can you guess the talented young handler that is pictured in this week’s Throwback?

The Santa Barbara Kennel Club celebrated their 100th Anniversary at their shows held this past weekend at the Earl Warren Showgrounds in beautiful Santa Barbara, California. This year Simi Valley Kennel Club held their shows on Thursday and Friday and the Santa Barbara shows were held Saturday and Sunday. This differs from the format held […]