Adoptable Dog of the Week- Lilac
Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Lilac, an almost 2 years old Pitbull mix from St. Paul, Minnesota. She is spayed, up to date on her vaccinations, potty trained, and crate trained.
Dog Care and Dog Services
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Adoptable Dog of the Week- Lilly
Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Lilly, a 3 years old Australian Cattle Dog mix from Boonville, Missouri. She is spayed, house trained and crate trained.
The Home Visit: An Essential Part Of Adopting A Dog
Home visits are often part of the dog adoption process. And you want to be ready when they visit - Kevin Roberts walks you through the home visit procedure.
What Dog Breed Is Right For Me?
There are many dog breeds - with pure breeds and designer cross breeds, the options are seemingly endless. Ask yourself: "What dog breed is right for me?"
Shelter Spotlight: Save Our Scruff
Canadian dogs need love too, eh! Save Our Scruff, a Toronto-based rescue organization, is dedicated to helping homeless pooches find a permanent home.
Adoptable Dog of the Week- Speckles
Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Speckles, a 4 years old Labrador Retriever mix from Austin, Texas. He is neutered, vaccinated, and ready for a new home.
8 Tips for Welcoming an Abused Dog Into Your Family
Adopting an abused dog is no easy feat. If you think you're up for the challenge, be sure to read our 8 tips for welcoming an abused dog into your family.
How To Bond With Your Rescue Dog
Bonding with your rescue dog is a special time for both of you – make the most of it!While it’s important to bond with your dog, no matter how he came into y…
Dogs Get A Kick Out Of Kicksledding
Uur resident expert on all sports that include dog pulling wants to introduce you to another cold weather activity you can do with your dogs - kicksledding.
Adoptable Dog of the Week- Ellie
Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Ellie, a 5 years old terrier mix from Starkville, Mississippi. She is spayed, microchipped, and vaccinated.
Adoptable Dog of the Week-Henry
Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Henry, a one year old Chow Chow and Corgi mix from Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin. He is neutered and vaccinated.
Adoptable Dog of the Week-Poochy
Are you ready to meet your new best friend? Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Poochy, a 3-year-old Husky from Columbus, Ohio.
Adoptable Dog Of The Week – Chief
Don’t blink or you may miss Chief, our Adoptable Dog of the Week! Living in Cottonwood, Arizona, Chief is an adult male Greyhound who has retired from…
Adoptable Dog Of The Week – Simon
Meet Simon, our Adoptable Dog of the Week from Adoptapet.com. Simon is an adult male American Pit Bull Terrier and American Staffordshire Terrier Mix from Pe…
Adoptable Dog of the Week – Bogey
Are you looking to add an active and fun-loving boy to your home? If so, this is the boy for you! Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Bogey, a 5-year-old German…
First Thing’s First: Teaching Your Puppy How to Focus
To a puppy, everything he sees is new and exciting. But learning to focus and recognizing his name is an important part of a puppy's training course.
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 Pet of the Week – Dazzler
Introducing Dazzler, our Adoptable Dog of the Week. This gorgeous girl is a 4-year-old American Bully from Newport, Kentucky.
How Do I Puppy Proof a Trash Can?
Puppies get into everything - including things we've thrown away. We've got some tips on how to puppy proof your trash cans.
What You Should Know Before Starting a Dog Boarding Business
Let’s get down to business – starting a dog boarding businessSo, you are considering starting a dog boarding business? Perhaps you’ve learned a lot over the…
Adoptable Dog of the Week- Blake
Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Blake, a 6 years old Beagle mix from Anderson, Indianapolis. This pretty pooch is neutered, vaccinated, and fully trained.
Adoptable Dog of the Week – Berkley
Meet Berkley, our Adoptable Dog of the Week from Adoptapet.com. This little fellow is a Rat Terrier mix that lives in New Milford, CT and can’t wait to…
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!
Pet Hack Of The Week: Grooming Pet Nails With Ease
It's a struggle trimming our pets' nails, repurposing a Dremel rotary tool may just be the trick to grooming pet nails with ease
A Pet Sitter’s Guide For When Friends Are Watching Your Dog
Tips and tricks to keep Fido happy and healthy when he’s having a sleepover with friends Being a pet sitter, my furry clients are a second family to me…
Adoptable Dog of the Week – Abby
Abby, our Adoptable Dog of the Week, is a real girl's girl! She's a 1-year-old Italian Greyhound and Miniature Pinscher mix from Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Adoptable Dog of the Week – Brenda
Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Brenda, a 3 years old Pit Bull Terrier mix from Chesterfield, Virginia. She is spayed, vaccinated, and microchipped.
Adoptable Dog of the Week- Rusty
Tiny but mighty is Rusty's mantra- this Cairn Terrier mix might weigh only 14 lbs, but that doesn't stop him from being the center of attention!
Adoptable Dog of the Week – Bacon
Everybody loves Bacon - hey, what's not to love? Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is a happy 5-year-old Shepherd and Akita mix from Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Adoptable Dog Of The Week – Nikita
Good things come in furry packages, just like Nikita, our Adoptable Dog of the Week from Adoptapet.com. Nikita is a female adult Alaskan Malamute from Boise,…
Adoptable Dog Of The Week – Muesli
Meet Muesli, our Adoptable Dog of the Week from Adoptapet.com. Muesli is residing in McKinney, TX and can’t wait to to find his forever home. This pure…
Adoptable Dog Of The Week – Tubby
He’s not fat – he’s just big boned! If you need more dog to love, then Tubby, our Adoptable Dog of the Week, is the pooch for you. Tubby is…
Adoptable Dog of the Week- Rufus
Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Rufus, a 2 years old tri-color Boxer mix from Middletown, Delaware. He is neutered, microchipped, and vaccinated.
Adoptable Dog Of The Week – Dirk
Dirk, our Adoptable Dog of the Week, doesn't let being deaf ruin his good time! Dirk is a male Jack Russell and Pointer mix living in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Adoptable Dog of the Week- Yoda
This small breed girl is spayed and up to date on her vaccinations. She needs a home without young children in the family and preferably no other pets.
Why Are Dogs Afraid of Vacuums?
The terrorizing whirl of the motor; its almighty sucking strength; and the fearsome reach of the hose. Do you need to ask: Why are dogs afraid of vacuums?
Adoptable Pet of the Week – Boomer
Meet Boomer, our Adoptable Dog of the Week. This handsome, purebred Basset Hound wants to wag his way right into your home
Back To Dog School Classes Ensure Your Pooch Is The Teacher’s Pet
Learning doesn’t stop after basic obedience. It’s time to bone up on some extracurricular lessons – and by that, we mean classes you can ta…
Top 10 Reasons for Adopting a Senior Dog
Looking to adopt? Choose an older dog. There are plenty of reasons why you should adopt a senior dog, and we've outlined just 10 of them!
6 Common Mistakes You’re Making When Training Your Dog
We all make mistakes - even when it comes to our training our dogs. Let's go over the most common training mistakes and what you can do to correct them.
Why Do Dogs Stink When Wet?
There's always a distinctive smell coming from your pooch after he gets wet. Have you ever wondered why dogs stink when they get wet?
Top 10 Best Toys for Puppies
Puppies love to play. But what should they play with? Check out our list of the Top 10 best toys for puppies.
So You Think You Can Pet Sit?
Take it from a pro – being a Dog Nanny isn’t as easy as you think When I first opened my business, it was primarily obedience training. After a y…
Adoptable Dog of the Week- Polly
Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Polly, a 3 years old Cairn Terrier and West Highland White Terrier mix from West Sand Lake, New York.
Adoptable Dog Of The Week – Frisbee
Living up to his active name, Frisbee, our Adoptable Dog of the Week, will chase any kind of toy you throw for him. He’s a young Flat-Coated Retriever…
Adoptable Dog of the Week-Lio
A big dog with a big heart: our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Lio, a 7-year-old Catahoula Leopard Dog mix from Columbia, South Carolina.
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 – Inspector Gadget
We're on the case of finding Inspector Gadget a new home! Inspector Gadget is an adult male Terrier mix from Shelbyville, Kentucky.
Adoptable Dog Of The Week – Katie
We’d like you to meet Katie, our Adoptable Dog of the Week from Adoptapet.com. Katie is a female adult German Shorthaired Pointer from Omaha, Nebraska.…
Adoptable Dog Of The Week – Danny Boy
Oh, Danny Boy! You’re our Adoptable Dog of the Week from Adoptapet.com. This beautiful Golden Retriever lives in Andover, CT. He is an adult, is alread…
A Dog is Adopted After 7 Years in Shelter After An Emotional Discovery
The staff at Bloomsburg Animal Resource Center have titled this “an extremely special adoption”, and advised readers that “they might want to grab a tissue real quick for this one”.
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.
Adoptable Dog Of The Week – Louise
Prepare to fall in love with Louise, our Adoptable Dog of the Week. Louise is an adult Labrador Retriever Mix from Providence, RI. She is already spayed and…
Adoptable Pet of the Week – Reno
This red, gold, and orange beauty is a Pekingese from Wethersfield, Connecticut and ready to invade your home with lots of love and cuteness.
Can Your Neighbor Make Your Dog Vomit? (And Other Reasons To Hire A Pe
Keep calm and hire a professional – how to keep your hound happy and healthy while you’re on holiday If you were to walk next door and ask your n…
Adoptable Dog Of The Week – Rosie
Say hi to Rosie, our Adoptable Dog of the Week from Adoptapet.com. Rosie is a young Golden Retriever mix from North Little Rock, AR. She is already spayed, h…
The Official Teething Puppy Survival Guide
Those fluffy little jowls are hiding a set of razor-sharp teeth, and between those floppy ears is a brain that is hard-wired to chew on everything in sight.
Adoptable Dog of the Week- Lilac
The bigger the ears, the bigger the love, right? Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Lilac, a 4-year old pointer mix from Boston, Massachusetts.
Adoptable Dog Of The Week – Taylor
Can you believe Taylor, our Adoptable Dog of the Week, is a German Shepherd? It’s true! Taylor is a 2-year-old male White German Shepherd Mix from Augu…
AKC’s Lure-Coursing Test Turns Mixed-Breed Dogs Into Tracking Champs
Put your dog's instinct to track with training from the AKC's official coursing class. And everyone's welcome to join - even mixed breed dogs!