“Shiraz,” officially known as CH Bord du Lac Shiraz CDX ROM1, is a 12-year-old Belgian Malinois, certified as a Human Remains Detection Dog by the National Network of Canine Dete… Read More

“Luke,” a six-year-old Labrador Retriever, serves as a mobility service dog for his owner, Ryan Garrison of Beavercreek, OH. Garrison enlisted in the U.S. Air Force immediately f… Read More

“Monson,” officially known as CH Yankee Sebago & Patch Mt Miles To Go Monson CGCU, BN, RA, TDIAOV, THDX, TKP, OAP, OJP, NFP, CC, RD is a nine-year-old Dalmatian owned by Meli… Read More

“K-9 Stella” is a three-year-old Bloodhound working for the Tallahassee Police Department Special Victims Unit as a Scent Evidence K-9 with her handler, Paul Coley, CEO of Scent… Read More

All week, we’ll be featuring the ACE winners. Here’s the official description of what the awards are about. Over the course of this week, we’ll feature each of the five win… Read More

Meet Madonna! What a great name for a dog going into Christmas week. This beauty is deaf and can do well in a home with both children and other dogs. Here’s what her rescuers have to s… Read More

All the posts this week about the AKC National Championships generated quite a bit of interest from you blog faithful. Just wondering…what’s your favorite event? Until next time… Read More

Gotta love those vet signs! Until next time, Good day, and good dog! Read More

Tips to avoid a scam: Never buy online. You want to see both the puppy and its parents up close and in person. Ask lots of questions of the breeder, and expect them to ask you questions, too… Read More

The 2020 AKC Agility Invitational took place December 12-13, 2020 in Orlando, FL in conjunction with the AKC National Championship Presented by Royal Canin, demonstrating the highest level o… Read More

Competitions were held December 11-13, 2020 in conjunction with the AKC National Championship Presented by Royal Canin at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL. If you’re… Read More

From the AKC: The National Obedience Championship is a two-day event and is by invitation only for the top-ranked dogs of each breed. It was held held December 11-13, 2020 in conjunction wit… Read More

The 2020 AKC Fast CAT Invitational brought together 117 dogs from across the country on December 9-11, 2020 in Orlando, FL in conjunction with the AKC National Championship Presented by Roya… Read More

A closely held secret! I can’t reveal the winners yet because it hasn’t been televised yet, and I don’t want to be a spoiler. If you absolutely need your dog show fix, ther… Read More

Meet Alice! This 1-year old Bulldog mix prefers a home without cats or small children. Here’s what her rescuers have to say about her: Alice is a sweet tripod hoping to find her foreve… Read More

From The Dog Lady’s Mailbag: CH Nauti Leighway Send More Boodles, a Havanese known as “Boodles” triumphed over 931 dogs ages six months to 18 months to become the AKC Royal… Read More

WHAT: AKC Fastest Dogs USA on ESPN will decide the fastest canines in the country. Dogs of all breeds participate year-long in AKC Fast Coursing Ability Tests (Fast CAT) – the 100-yard… Read More

It was so warm here in Ohio yesterday, I did think about getting the grill out. Not sure I could have handled this type of face! Better for all of us to #StayHomeStaySafe, though. Happy Frid… Read More

Do you remember Moose, the therapy dog who earned an honorary doctorate from Virginia Tech? Here’s his story: This dog has a doctorate degree in veterinary medicine. Really. A therapy… Read More

From The Dog Lady’s mailbag: The American Kennel Club™ (AKC), the largest purebred registry in the world and leading advocate for dogs, lauds the U.S. Department of Transportatio… Read More

When shelters are overrun and pets are in need, Wings of Rescue takes flight. Tito’s Handmade Vodka teams up with Wings of Rescue to support its mission of transporting pets from overc… Read More

Meet Nikko! This handsome fellow is house-trained and prefers a home without other dogs or cats. Here’s what his rescuers have to say about him: If you are looking for a wonderful comp… Read More

I’m really enjoying following some of the twitter accounts focused on dogs. I follow the ones curated by @DogFather (@Dog_Rates and @Dog_Feelings). Do you know of some more good ones f… Read More

Thanksgiving leftovers are getting old! On a serious note this holiday season, hunger is no joke. Please donate to your local food bank or pet food pantry if you can. Until next time, Good d… Read More

From Shepard Smith and the good folks at CNBC: Pet adoption is in high demand as people stay home amid the coronavirus pandemic. One breed in particular, the goldendoodle is in high demand… Read More

OK, so it’s not a dog, but it could be. 3-D printers are amazing! Imagine how we could improve a disabled dog’s quality of life, at relatively low cost, by simply printing new le… Read More

I’m kind of new to Twitter, having turned there for my social media after my Facebook account was irretrievably hacked, so I apologize if I’m telling you something you already kn… Read More

WHAT: AKC Heroes: 2020 Awards for Canine Excellence on AKC.tv will explore the stories of fifteen hero dogs as it covers the selection process for the 21st annual AKC Humane Fund Awards for… Read More

As promised, I looked at the response we got to each of the breed group winner posts from Thursday’s National Dog Show. The Toy Group was the clear winner, followed by Working Dogs and… Read More

Meet Daisy! This senior citizen prefers a home without young children. Here’s what her rescuers have to say about her: If you can imagine yourself with a sweet and loving canine compan… Read More

I always take an interest in who checks out my posts, and when I post about dog shows, there’s usually a huge following, but some of the groups do better than others. I will share with… Read More

If you’re worried about hitting the big box stores tomorrow, why not shop small? Find a local pet store and do your canine Christmas and Hanukkah shopping there. They can surely use th… Read More

If you didn’t catch the big National Dog Show, you can find snippet videos on Twitter @NBCSports or #NationalDogShow It will also be re-broadcast on NBC tonight at 8 pm, in lieu of the… Read More

Congratulations to Claire, the Scottish Deerhound from the hound group, just crowned Best in Show at the National Dog Show! Now you can go enjoy your turkey and football! Happy Thanksgiving!… Read More

Here are the competitors for Best in Show, having first won their individual groups: Terriers: Wire Fox Vinnie Non-Sporting: Standard Poodle Kam Toys: Affenpinscher Chester Hounds: Scottish… Read More

Taking top honors among the herding dogs at the National Dog Show: 1st Mini American Shepherd Jimmy 2nd Berger Piard 3rd Puli 4th Canaan Dog Coming up next: BEST IN SHOW!!! Read More

Taking top honors among the working dogs at the National Dog Show: 1st Portuguese Water Dog Bowie 2nd Boxer 3rd Bernese Mountain Dog 4th Komondor Coming up next: the herding group, featuring… Read More

Taking top honors among the sporting dogs at the National Dog Show: 1st English Springer Spaniel Teddy 2nd German Shorthaired Pointer 3rd Golden 4th Chesapeake Bay Coming up next: the workin… Read More

Taking top honors among the hounds at the National Dog Show: 1st Scottish Deerhound Claire 2nd PBGV 3rd Whippet 4th 13″ Beagle Coming up next: the sporting group, featuring the new bre… Read More

Taking top honors among the toy dogs at the National Dog Show: 1st Affenpinscher Chester 2nd Havanese 3rd Min Pin 4th Smooth Chihuahua Coming up next: the hounds! (My favorite) Read More

Taking top honors among the non-sporting dogs at the National Dog Show: 1st Standard Poodle Kam 2nd Bichon 3rd Schipperke 4th French Coming up next: the toy group Read More

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If you’re going to be stuck in the kitchen tomorrow, don’t forget to set your DVR to catch the National Dog Show! NBC will telecast the show on Thanksgiving from noon to 2:00 pm… Read More

I know, we all want to share a little of our Thanksgiving feasts with our dogs, especially because we may not have as many visitors in this virus-filled year. Just keep in mind there are som… Read More

And he never even dropped his cigar! Until next time, Good day, and good dog! Read More

Meet Chuck! This handsome fella is house-trained, good with other dogs, and up to date on shots. Here’s what he has to say for himself: Hi! I’m Chuck, a 4-year old male lab or ho… Read More

Happy weekend! Until next time, Good day, and good dog! Read More

From The Dog Lady’s mailbag: The American Kennel Club (AKC) is excited to announce its newest special, AKC Heroes: 2020 Awards for Canine Excellence, coming to its digital network, AKC… Read More

If you’re not following Thoughts of Dog (@Dog_Feelings) on Twitter, you’ve been missing out. But, just in time for Christmas, you can now buy the book and catch up! Here are a co… Read More

I’m a couple of days late, but no less sincere, in wishing Boston Fire Investigator Keegan a very happy 7th birthday. Thank you for your service, sir. Until next time, Good day, and go… Read More

From the good folks at Alley Cat Allies, a searchable directory of food pantries that can help you feed your dog while stimulus / relief funds are stalled in Congress. On the other hand, if… Read More

Meet Cookie! This Border Collie Lab mix is cute as can be. Here’s what her rescuers have to say about her. Cookie is as sweet as her name! Cookie is a 2 month old Border Collie Lab mix… Read More

I posted earlier in the week that Denver had voted out its 30-year old Pit Bull ban. I’m wondering how many jurisdictions still have bans on so-called “dangerous” breeds. U… Read More

With thanks to the good people at Florida Boxer Rescue. Happy Friday! Until next time, Good day, and good dog! Read More

(Photo credits unknown.) From the Twitter feed of WeRateDogs:This is Major and Champ. They are the dogs of @JoeBiden and @DrBiden. Champ has already been to the White House, but Major hasn&r&hell…Read More

A scientific experiment conducted live on YouTube and Facebook to find the Border Collie who can learn the names of the most toys. Very interesting! Until next time, Good day, and good dog! Read More

Thanking all of our Veterans, both human and canine. Until next time, Good day, and good dog! Read More

New series coming to Amazon Prime on November 20th. Until next time, Good day, and good dog! Read More

When we humans prepare for a marathon, we eat lots of carbs in the days before the race to increase stored muscle energy. But sled dogs have much different metabolic needs. For them, fat con… Read More

More election news: Denver residents voted to end a 30-year ban on Pit Bulls! Kudos to all those who voted to overturn this prejudicial law. (For those of you expecting a Shelter Sunday post… Read More

Love me some Tucker. Happy Friday! Until next time, Good day, and good dog! Read More

From NewsChannel 5 in Nashville: Folks in Rabbit Hash, Kentucky have elected Wilbur Beast, a French bulldog, as the new mayor. The political pooch won with an amazing 13,143 votes — th… Read More

Although the virus reportedly makes you lose your sense of smell, it apparently gives you a particular odor dogs can sniff out. The airport in Helsinki, Finland, is testing passengers for Co… Read More

Everything you need to know about the 2021 Westminster Kennel Club dog show is just an app away. The WKC APP is your new go to for year-round dog content with important updates concerning th… Read More

If you’ve been living under a rock and somehow haven’t seen the news, tomorrow is Election Day. If you’re not one of the more than 95 million people who voted early, please… Read More

Meet Yara! This Australian Cattle Dog mix is a beauty. Here’s what her rescuers have to say about her: This beautiful girl is a sweetheart and will love you unconditionally! She absolu… Read More

If you’ve been following along, you may know that the new breeds for Westminster 2021 were recently announced. Be honest, which of them were you familiar with? I’d heard of the D… Read More

Have a happy Halloween weekend! Until next time, Good day, and good dog! Read More

From The Dog Lady’s mailbag: Which dog is the fastest in the country? The AKC Fast CAT Invitational will answer that question, as the speediest canines gather for this inaugural, invit… Read More

Are you a fan of the CBS show SEAL Team? Their military working dog, Cerberus, is set to play a large role in the Season 4 premiere on November 25th. According to TVInsider, Cerberus and ser… Read More

At the beginning of the pandemic, shelters rejoiced as people who were stuck at home began adopting dogs to keep them company. Now, however, as economic hardships are hitting home, some are… Read More

From The Dog Lady’s mailbag: Entries are now open for the 2020 AKC National Championship presented by Royal Canin, which returns to Orlando’s Orange County Convention Center (OCC… Read More

Meet Baby Blue! Here’s what her rescuers have to say about this Husky / Shepherd mix: Baby Blue was born after a pregnant dog was dumped in a rural part of Arkansas. We think she is a… Read More

From The Dog Lady’s mailbag: Three newly AKC-recognized breeds will join the 208 eligible breeds at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in 2021. The archetype water dog of France, the… Read More

From the Dog Lady’s mailbag: New York, NY – The 145th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show will be held at Lyndhurst, a property of the National Trust for Historic Preservatio… Read More

Check out this podcast from KYMN radio, featuring Dr. Geoffrey Passe discussing hunting dog care. Until next time, Good day, and good dog! Read More

I’m not crying; you’re crying. Until next time, Good day, and good dog! Read More

There’s never been a better time time to adopt a dog from your local shelter or rescue. Some are even offering fee reductions in honor of Dog Adoption Awareness Month. Here’s a g… Read More

Please give your Pit Bull a hug from The Dog Lady. Until next time, Good day, and good dog! Read More

From the Washington Post: If you’ve ever rescued a dog or adopted from a shelter, you may have had lots of questions about where the dog came from or why s/he has an odd behavior or tw… Read More

On my list to try next. I like the idea that they’re recyclable. Has anyone tried them? Until next time, Good day, and good dog! Read More

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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Want to know the best way to prevent mammary cancer in your dog? SPAY HER. Mammary cancers are extremely rare in dogs who have been spayed. So in ad… Read More

Just in case you needed an adorable puppy picture to get you through the day. Until next time, Good day, and good dog! Read More

Meet Preacher! This handsome fella is a Mastiff / Cane Corso mix who is house-trained and said to be good with dogs, cats, and children. Here’s what is known about Preacher: Preacher i… Read More

I posted earlier in the week about an intelligence test for dogs, but even if you didn’t complete the test, I know you have some sense of how smart your dog is, just from living with h… Read More

I love clever vet signs. Happy Friday! Until next time, Good day, and good dog! Read More

The American Kennel Club originally launched AKC PupPals for kids in need of uplifting with a message from a canine friend. In light of the crisis California is facing right now, they though… Read More

From The Dog Lady’s mailbag: The American Kennel Club is pleased to announce the launch of its exciting new Virtual Home Manners (VHM) Program. The program is designed to help teach do… Read More

New from Greenies.com: an IQ test for your dog. You’ll need 15 minutes, a blanket, 3 plastic cups, 2 chairs, and a handful of kibble or some treats. Let us know your results! Until nex… Read More

Meet Pugsly! He’s a mix of Basset Hound and American Staffordshire Terrier. Here’s what he has to say about himself. Nice to Meet You!! Hi my name is Pugsly! I may be on the shor… Read More

As you may recall, National Coffee Day was this week, and we talked about how dangerous it is to give caffeine to a dog. Which doesn’t mean they can’t enjoy Starbucks with you; y… Read More

Slow down and enjoy the weekend. Until next time, Good day, and good dog! Read More

Dr. Evan Antin (named Sexiest Veterinarian Alive by People magazine) joins co-host Susan Lucci and Kathie Lee Gifford on National Puppy Day to explain everything you need to know before adop… Read More

From the Friends of the Aiken County (SC) Animal Shelter, as reported by The Augusta Chronicle: five tips for making your dog adoption a success. (My comments are also included.) 1. Prepare… Read More

For many, that morning cup of coffee is an absolute necessity, so I hope you are enjoying a free cup today from one of the many retailers offering that perk. However, please remember that ca… Read More

Meet Chica! Chica, a young Husky mix, had her babies and was an excellent mother. Now she’s ready to find a home of her own. She’s a beautiful husky, very shy and sweet, just ove… Read More

A recent survey from SimpleTexting found that of 1,000 people surveyed, 400 would rather give up their dog for a month than give up their SmartPhone for the same amount of time. IMHO, that&r&hell…Read More

You know I love the Karen memes. Until next time, Good day, and good dog! Read More

From The Dog Lady’s mailbag: More than a dozen dogs, homeless because of Hurricane Laura in the gulf, boarded a plane and flew to Pittsburgh where they received a second chance and a n… Read More