DOG OWNERSHIP

While all dogs like to run to a certain degree, some make better running companions than others. Dalmatians, Doberman Pinschers, Labrador and Golden Retrievers tend to make good running partners, as well as herding dog breeds (but they can get easily bored and look for something to herd along the way, such as a car).

Apparently youve subscribed to the right publication for information on how best to take care of your pet. Your Dog has won an award from the Dog Writers Association of America in the category of best newsletter or newspaper devoted entirely to animals.

The results are in for which state has the highest proportion of households with dogs - and the winner is Idaho, with 58 percent of homes having at least one, says the American Veterinary Medical Association.

According to one informal survey, three out of four dog owners allow their pet in bed with them at night. Chances are you do, too. Is it okay?

Simply put, its nearly impossible to resist the cuteness of a puppy. Some people prefer the idea of training a young puppy with the hopes of creating the adult dog of their dreams. But what are the things to anticipate when planning to adopt?

Service dogs are taught to perform all kinds of duties that keep their owners safe - everything from barking into a speaker phone to signal an emergency to alerting other people when their owner is in distress. They can also provide tactile stimulation for someone in the throes of a panic attack, or even react if someone is experiencing dangerously low blood sugar.

If your idea of a dog most likely to bite a child is a hungry, feral mongrel who comes upon a youngster accidentally, youre way off. Most dog bites inflicted on children occur at home by the family pet. Generally speaking, the younger the child, the greater the risk, research finds. And boys are more likely to be bitten than girls.

With which of these three animals do women get the best nights sleep: a dog, a cat, or a person? A dog, according to a survey of 962 women across the U.S. whose results were published in the journal Anthrozoos.

Every dog should have a bed. Its a go-to spot they love, whether to snuggle, snooze, or get a good nights rest. But which bed is best? It depends on your canine pals proclivities, health conditions, and age. A dogs bed needs to change through the years, and you may want to switch beds as she gets older. Here are eight types of beds, along with features that may suit a dogs specific needs.

With the state of Florida banning greyhound racing by the end of 2020 in a historic November vote, that means only six dog tracks will be left in a smattering of other states: Arkansas, Alabama, Iowa, Texas, and West Virginia. Its a boon for the greyhounds, as dog racing is not a sport. Its a gambling industry that treats the dogs like dice, which is to say, as if they werent sentient beings. Theyre kept in small cages up to 23 hours a day, with their welfare consistently coming after earnings; a dog dies on the track every three days in Florida alone.

Thanks to a law known as the PETS Act, not just service animals but also plain old household pets must be included in any emergency preparedness operational plans by state and local authorities. And FEMA must provide rescue, care, shelter, and essential needs for both humans and pets following a major disaster or emergency. With that in mind, the American Kennel Club (AKC) says that if you plan accordingly, listen to your local authorities, and remain calm, you and your dog will be able to evacuate as smoothly as possible in the event of, say, a hurricane, wildfire, or other disaster.

Is it really seven people years for every year of a dogs life?