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Free Online Course For People Who Want To Get Inside Their Dog’s Hea

Duke University and Coursera team up to offer "Dog Emotion and Cognition," a web course that introduces humans to the science of dog psychology.

Top 10 Tech Accessories To Help Fido Get Fit

The New Year has arrived, and with it comes a long list of resolutions. If you’re determined that this is the year you’re going to get in shap…

Dogs Could Be Wagging Their Tails Because Ancient Humans Loved Rhythm

Believe it or not, the origins of this action could potentially be traced to ancient humans who first domesticated dogs. And the study connects the human love of rhythm, with selective breeding and domestication!

Top 10 Dog Halloween Costumes

Trick or treat (paws crossed for a treat)! Halloween isn't just for humans - get your pooch in on the fun with 2015's coolest dog Halloween costumes.

10 Valentine’s Day Gifts For Your Puppy Love

Are you part of a canine couple? Show your dog just how much you love him this Valentine's Day with these cupid-inspired gifts.

Top 10 Kid Friendly Dogs

To find the perfect dog for your family, you need to know which breeds will be a better fit for your kids. Here's our top 10 list of kid friendly dogs.

Dogs In Food Instagram Photos Serve Up Delightful Doggie Dishes

Art imitating life has new meaning as a New York artist has created a photo series that combines dogs and food for delicious adorableness. An adorable photo…

Top 10 Quiet Dog Breeds

Shhhh! You don't have to worry about these quiet dog breeds making a ruckus. If fact, we'd be surprised if your heard a peep (much less a bark) out of them.

10 Precious Poodle Products for People

For those who have Poodles, the standards are pretty high. When it comes to gifting them, it's either go big (or miniature... or toy) or go home!

Gwen Stefani Launches Harajuku Lovers Pet Line At Petco

Do you have a Hollaback Dog that goes bananas for trend-setting fashion and accessories? Petco unveils the Harajuku Lovers line for pets by Gwen Stefani!

Medicinal Marijuana May Soon Be Available For Pets In Nevada

It’s high time we came up with a solution! It works for humans, and now senior and terminally ill dogs could soon benefit from cannabis. It’s a g…

Wagging Support For Wounded Warriors Service Dog Act

A couple of special heroes visited Congress to show support for an important bill that would give financial assistance to wounded warriors.

Quiz: Match the High School Stereotype With the Dog Breed

Nerd, jock, class clown, fashionista - dogs are a lot like teenage high school students. Can you match the high school stereotype to the dog breed?

U.S. Moves To Make Animal Cruelty A Federal Felony

With a unanimous vote in favor of the Preventing Animal Cruelty and Torture (PACT) Act this week, the United States House of Representatives took a historic…

Weiner Dogs Unite For an Pop Art Protest

An Australian artist uses a group of short-statured pups to symbolize the plight of the oppressed in his pop art protest.

Florida Voters Overwhemingly Ban Greyhound Racing But Not All Are Happ

The midterm elections brought an end to Florida’s historic greyhound racing industry, but not all animal ‘advocates’ are happy with the vot…

UK Members Of Parliament To Reexamine Breed Restriction Legislation

Members of UK Parliament are examining an old law that restricts people from owning certain breeds, as the law doesn't seem to be preventing dog attacks.

High-Tech Buddy Collar Shines LED Light On Your Dog’s Health And Muc

Sophisticated enough for spies but made for the average dog, Buddy Collar’s Kickstarter campaign is on a mission to raise funds for its collar that tra…

Top 10 Cool Finds From SuperZoo 2013 – Part 2

SuperZoo 2013 was a whirlwind of awesome pet products and amazing pet people. We saw so many cool things and we wish we had the time and space to write ab…

Ancient Pet Cemetery Proves Egyptians Respected Their Family Fur Membe

An ancient pet cemetery has been discovered in Egypt, proving that even thousands of years ago, pets were respected as family members.

Dogs Wearing Soccer Jerseys Score With World Cup Fans

PetGuide.com can’t wait for 2014 FIFA World Cup to start tomorrow. And when it kicks off in Brazil, we’ll all be watching with our pooches, sport…

Puppies Behind Bars: How Raising Service Dogs Changes Inmates

Dogs have the pawesome power to bring change when we least expect it. It's happening in Tennessee, where puppies are transforming the lives of inmates.

Earn Wellcoin Points, Buy Shelter Dogs A Healthy Meal

Now your healthy lifestyle can help hungry animals. With the Wellcoin app, log in your healthy choices and earn points that buy meals for shelter pets.

Follow Your Pet Around When You’re Not There With The VAVA Pet Cam

The first-ever mobile pet kit has been released, and we love how it lets you hang with your pet, wherever he is, no matter where you are! Award-winning techn…

Science Weighs In: Do Cats Or Dogs Make People Happiest?

It’s an age-old question: Do cats or dogs make people happiest? Dog people of course remind you that a dog is a (wo)man’s best friend. Cat peopl…

Top 10 Flyball Dog Breeds

Flyball competitions are perfect for active dogs. There are pooches that are built for the sport - check out these flyball dog breeds.

Top 10 Hearing Ear Dogs

Hearing ear dogs are trained to be of service to deaf or hearing impaired people by alerting them to sounds or responding to commands given in ALS.

10 Best Toys For Your Pomsky

Your Pomsky is smart and playful with a large amount of energy! You'll want to keep that brain challenged, so here are the 10 best toys for your Pomsky.

The Sweetest Way to Celebrate National Therapy Animal Day- It’s A Pi

For the fourth year in a row, people rally to give thanks and show their appreciation for the amazing work therapy animals do every day.

Strike a Yoga Pose and Help Shelter Cats Find New Homes

The yoga-classic 'cat pose' is taking on a whole new meaning. As well as stretching, this free yoga class is helping find shelter cats furever homes.

American Kennel Club Announces America’s 10 Most Popular Dog Breeds

Way to go Labs! For the 21st year in a row, the Labrador Retriever hangs on to the #1 spot on the American Kennel Club’s most popular breeds list. T…

Will Michigan Pet Owners Face Jail for Leaving Pets in Hot Car?

Michigan officials proposed a bill that would ensure that punishment ensues for those who knowingly put their pet's wellbeing at risk.

Ford’s Noise-Cancelling Kennel Helps Pooches Feel Safe During Firewo

The world-renowned automaker released the Quiet Kennel as a part of their Interventions campaign- and pet parents all over are loving it.

Bradley Cooper Cast His Own Dog in ‘A Star Is Born’

The adorable labradoodle felt right at home in the spotlight- so much so that he inspired PETA to award his dad with a Compassion in Film Award.

The Best Hip Hemp Gear For Chill Canines

From clothes to food, hemp products are more popular than ever. Here are a few of our favorite pooch-friendly hemp products for mellow dogs, dude.

Top 10 Best Dog Breeds for Running

Looking for a jogging buddy? Look no further than these four legged ones! Here are our picks for the top 10 dog breeds for running.

Top 10 Dog Breeds That Are Made in America

We're all about being proud Americans. In fact, to celebrate the U.S.A., we want to introduce you to the top 10 dog breeds that are made in America.

Pestnostics’ At-Home Urine Test Alerts You to Common Pet Illnesses

Low-cost and easy to use, the Petnostic at-home urine test will keep you informed if your pet is suffering from a common illness.

Karma, the Dental Therapy Dog, Will Make You Smile!

A little Chihuahua-mix named Karma gives dental patients in San Francisco proof that some love and cuddles can make even the scariest of times much better.

Does Your Dog’s Nose Hold The Key To Early Cancer Detection?

Thanks to the efforts of the InSitu Foundation, the answer is yes! These cancer-detecting canines can smell sickness with more accuracy than a machine. Dogs…

Arizona To Ban Greyhound Racing by End of 2016

The sport of betting on greyhound racing is on its last legs in the United States. Arizona plans to ban the cruel practice by the end of this year.

Global Pet Expo Day 3: Until Next Year

Global Pet Expo Day three may be last day, but we certainly still found a ton of great pet products, pet parents, and of course–pets. After two days of…

New Law Prevents Aesthetic Clipping Of Dogs In Quebec

The new year is bringing a new animal law to Quebec, which makes it illegal for veterinarians to perform cosmetic surgeries to clip a dog's tail or ears.

Japanese Dog Groomer Turns Furballs to Fluffiest Fluffballs Ever

Yoriko Hamachiyo's impawsible canine transformations are taking the internet by the storm, one ball of fluff at the time.

Dog in Florida Was Born With Lime Green Fur – Here's What Caused It

Shamrock, just like her siblings, is an English cream golden retriever, meaning that their fur is a bit lighter than the standard coloring of most Golden Retrievers. And while they all certainly are prime examples of their noble breed, little Shamrock definitely stepped out of the norm with its striking green coat! Talk about a one-in-a-million occurrence!

‘Puptern’ Wanted: Texas Restaurant Will Pay You $100 an Hour to Pe

An unusual dog-friendly restaurant posted a job ad that went viral: their offer to employ someone to pet puppies inspired hundreds to apply.

Top 10 Etsy Gifts For Dog Moms On Mother’s Day

There’s no love like a dog mom’s love. No, a dog mom pours all her heart into her little (or huge) ball of fur, and it’s because she knows the world’s a better place with her fur-baby in it. And, since Mother’s Day is right around the corner, we figured we’d share our favorite Etsy finds for dog moms on Mother’s Day because nothing says “I Ruff You Mom!” better than a homemade gift with love. But we’re not talking any of this macaroni necklace nonsense! These gifts are sure to be mom’s favorites forever because they’re bought backed my love, and made just the same!