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Ten Most Popular Dog Breeds in America: Good Dogs For Travel?

1. Labrador Retriever
These are one of the most common dogs in America, every year. They are big, fun, friendly and good with children. They are one of the best family dogs.  They are great travel dogs because they love exercise and can adapt to different environments. They are fun to take to the beach, or [...]

Upcoming Reptile Events in the Greater Northeast Region

There are many upcoming reptile events in the greater Northeast region of the United States. It’s a good way to escape the cold weather that is sure to doom everyone soon. Instead, you can have fun with the family, and you can all check out some of the most interesting and beautiful creatures the world [...]

Please Keep Children off the Cat Furniture

I saw this sign at Petco today, and thought it was hilarious so I wanted to share it.

Petswelcome.com’s Top Ten Dog-Friendly National Parks

When it comes to this country’s national park system, it’s very much like the hotels listed on our site: there is no one-policy-fits-all regarding pet-friendliness (though a 6-foot leash is a popular theme). Some parks welcome you and your pet with open arms, offering extensive access to their facilities, while other won’t even let you [...]

Dog Dictionary

Bath:
This is a process by which the humans drench the floor, walls and themselves. You can help by shaking vigorously and frequently.
Bicycles:
Two-wheeled exercise machines, invented for dogs to control body fat. To get maximum aerobic benefit, you must hide behind a bush and dash out, bark loudly and run alongside for a few yards; the [...]

Dog Quotes

“We give dogs time we can spare, space we can spare and love we can spare. And in return, dogs give us their all. It’s the best deal man has ever made” — M. Facklam
“The reason a dog as so many friends is that he wags his tail instead of his tongue.” — Anonymous
“Anybody who [...]

“Pet Friendly” has a Whole New Meaning at Airports

There was a time when a “Pet Friendly” airline meant you could check Fido in at the airport and let him ride cargo.  However, more and more people are traveling with their pets and in response, many airlines have taken the term “Pet Friendly” to a whole new level.  These days, the goal of many [...]

How to be a Good Guard Dog

from the desk of the CEO, Smudge Kingsley
As dogs, there are just a few things people expect of us: follow a few commands (sit, stay, lay down…), maybe do a couple of tricks (rollover, shake hands), and, always, guard the house. Now the commands and tricks are easy and harmless. It’s the silly price [...]

Southwest Airlines Introduces New “Pet Friendly” Policy

Southwest Airlines just today announced their new pet-friendly policy, PAWS (Pets are Welcome on Southwest).

Dog Humor

How Many Dogs Does It Take to Change A Light Bulb?

Afghan: Light bulb? What light bulb?
Golden Retriever: “The sun is shining, the day is young, we’ve got our whole lives ahead of us, and you’re worrying about a burned out light bulb?”
Border Collie: [...]

 

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