Pets have long been considered our most trusted companions and it’s easy to see why. They make our lives feel bigger, better and frequently seem to understand us more than we understand ourselves. This unique intuitive connection between humans and pets is often best exemplified by the heroic animal stories that continue to amaze the [...]
American Humane, the country’s first national humane organization, is pleased to announce that voting is now open in the fourth annual American Humane Hero Veterinarian and Hero Veterinary Technician Awards™, sponsored by Zoetis. Following the review of nearly 200 nominations from animal lovers across the country, a blue-ribbon judging panel of veterinary professionals and animal care [...]
Here is another fun photo to share for this #ThrowbackThursday. Can you guess the successful past handler and current judge that is pictured handling a Maltese? Can you guess the judge? Guess who? Head back on Tuesday to check your answer! The correct answer to this week’s throwback is Toddie Clark. There were several correct [...]
PetSmart, North America’s leading pet specialty retailer, today announced a new Dog Therapy Training Course – a first for a national pet retailer to offer this unique dog training program. The new dog therapy training service prepares pet parents and their dogs for Therapy Dog evaluation, which is conducted by third parties dedicated to registering [...]
Here is another fun photo to share for this #ThrowbackThursday. Can you guess the talented and successful professional handler shown in this week’s #ThrowbackThursday? Guess who? The correct answer to this week’s Throwback is Diego Garcia! Thanks Evelyn for the great photo. Head back on Monday to check your answer! Do you have a fun [...]
Stella & Chewy’s, a leader in the rapidly growing freeze-dried and frozen raw segments of the pet food industry, is introducing a family of Raw Blend and Raw Coated Kibble that will be available exclusively in neighborhood pet stores. These new product offerings will make raw more available and convenient, as well as extend Stella [...]
Personalized dog food brand Just Right® by Purina® is encouraging dog owners to take a closer look at their dog’s poop in an effort to understand more about his overall health and potentially help prevent some health issues down the road. Based on the shape, color and consistency of a dog’s stool, pet owners may need to [...]
Here is another fun photo to share for this #ThrowbackThursday. Can you guess who is pictured going High in Trial with a German Shepherd at an Obedience Trial in 1964? Guess who? The correct answer is Houston Clark. Daryl Martin guessed correctly! Do you have a fun photo that you would like to share for [...]
Do you “speak dog”? If not, Link AKC, Kate Upton and her dog Harley can help! Link AKC, creators of the Link AKC smart collar™ for dogs, is launching a content series starring supermodel, actress and dog lover Kate Upton and her Boxer, Harley. The entertaining and informative six-part video series is part of a brand partnership between Link AKC [...]
The American Kennel Club presented the United States Capitol Police K-9 Unit with the AKC K-9 Officers Award on May 1. The award recognizes the special public service role of dogs that work for government agencies and the skills and partnerships the K-9 handlers have with their dogs. AKC President and CEO Dennis B. Sprung presented the [...]
