Find out what your dog’s sleep positions mean
Can you decipher dog tail messages?
Understand what your dog’s saying with his paw
5 reasons why adopting a dog is like dating
Adopting a dog is like dating. Too many people fail to think about what they want and need and instead focus too much on appearance.
Is an Akita the right dog for you?
The Akita bonds closely with its people. They also are wary of strangers, which makes them naturally protective of their home and family.
Adopting vs. buying a dog: Make the right choice for you
Adopting vs. buying a dog: Make sure you can take care of a dog. Consider the breed, size, personality, and activity level.
5 things you need to do before rescuing a stray dog
Before you decide to keep a stray dog, make every effort to find the dog’s owner. Start by checking to see if the dog has a microchip.
6 reasons to adopt a dog
Reasons to adopt a dog: Improve your mood, fitness, and health. Protect your home and family. Save a life and become a better person.
Ready to adopt your first dog? Use our guide to prepare
First-time dog owner guide: Before adopting a dog, analyze your time, ability to care for a pet. Research breeds. Prepare for longtime commitment.
How changing owners affects dogs
When you re-home dogs, help them adjust by incorporating old habits in their new routines. Spend lots of time with the dog.
Should I clone my dog?
Clone your dog? The process to clone pet costly, painful and only creates a copy of the original pet. Cloned pets more like twins born at a later date.
3 things you need to know before adopting a rescue dog
Adopting a rescue dog can be a life-changing experience. Although they sometimes come with a host of problems, gain their trust and earn a new-found friend.
Make three decisions before choosing a dog
Choosing a dog is a huge responsibility. You’ll need to decide on a size, a breed, and an attitude that matches with your own.
5 reasons to adopt a dog after a breakup
Adopting a dog after a breakup helps you by adding companionship, security, exercise, and more social benefits to your life.
10 questions to ask before adopting a dog
Adopting a dog? Consider your temperament and finances before making the commitment to add a dog to your family.
Find the perfect dog name
Choose the perfect dog name for your pup. Spend some time and find a dog name that best showcases your dog’s personality.
Unconventional adoptions: Give back to dogs who serve humanity
Unconventional adoptions include military and police dogs as well as older dogs or dogs with serious medical conditions who are otherwise hard to place.
10 reasons to adopt a dog
Adopt a dog: 10 reasons why you should adopt your next pet include saving lives at the animal shelter and improving your own fitness.
10 thing you need to know before adopting a special needs dog
Rescuing a special needs dog is a huge commitment, and you need to be completely ready before you sign the adoption paperwork.
Help your adopted dog adjust and thrive
Help your adopted dog adjust to his new home. Know that it takes time, patience and training consistency to help your pup thrive.
Celebrate National Puppy Day by adopting a dog
National Puppy Day is an ideal day to consider adopting a puppy or dog. First, ask yourself seven questions to make sure you’re ready for the commitment.
Is a Bichon frisé the right dog for you?
After an adorable bichon frisé won Best in Show at the 2018 Westminster Kennel Club competition, interest in the breed is spiking. But before acquiring a bichon frisé, do some research. The dogs are loving and good with kids, but require a lot of grooming.
Dependent dog or independent dog? Choose the right breed for you
Determine your lifestyle, time and patience when deciding whether to adopt a dependent dog or an independent dog breed to suit your temperament.