A photograph of a police dog laying its paw on the casket of his slain master went viral recently. Photographer Jonathan Palmer said, “It seemed like the dog was aware of what was going on.” But do dogs mourn the loss of their owners? They some...

Nakhon Phanom, Thailand (CNN) -- We arrive in the morning at the Animal Quarantine Center in Nakhon Phanom, north-east Thailand, just a few kilometers away from mountains which outline the border with Laos. The summer heat is already beating do...

With names like Aoife, Dougal and Domhnall, there was no doubting the Irish heritage of those who travelled from several countries to attend a unique Gathering event at the weekend. The bearers of those undeniably Irish names were all Irish Wolfho...

Heartbreaking images have emerged of dogs being tear-gassed by riot police in Turkey, the latest victims of the ongoing protests which are now into their fifth consecutive day. Pictures of Turkish police spraying gas into people's faces durin...

Ever wonder why Spot just can't seem to warm up to strangers? Being a left-pawed dog might have something to do with it. New research published in the Journal of Veterinary Behavior suggests that dogs that show a preference for their left paws are...

My grandmother, who raised some great family dogs, always said that mutts made the smartest and healthiest pets. A new study of the medical records of more than 90,000 purebred and mixed-breed dogs suggests that there is some truth to Grandma’s...

// A study has been conducted that identifies that ten percent of all dog allergies are caused by dog food. Allergies to dog food are also accountable in almost 20 percent of the average cases of itching and scratching. There are certain ingr...

// Our dogs are part of our family. We make an effort to keep them healthy and happy. You brought them into your home and created a warm environment. You always provide preventative care to avoid heart worms, fleas, and ticks. Make certain th...

// Brief history of clicker training Training a dog with a clicker is called an 'operant conditioning method' of training using a clicker or small mechanical noisemaker, to tell your dog when he is doing what you want. The method uses positiv...

// Dog boredom is a term often used to explain why your dog chewed up your favourite shoes, scratched up the carpet or was generally destructive around the house. The implication is usually that you're not giving them enough to do rather than...

// Disposing of dog waste is probably the most unpleasant task of being a dog owner. One new method of dealing with odor, insect, and other problems associated with disposing of dog droppings are dog waste composters, which are similar to reg...

// Dogs are rarely accused of not having an appetite and in the majority of cases will eat until they are full at every opportunity. For the dog owner however this can create a number of problems, particularly when a dog is overweight. Knowin...

// Speaking from personal experience there is nothing more frustrating than having a dog that is urinating uncontrollably. The medical description for this is incontinence, which can be defined as the involuntary passing of urine. For dog own...