From The Dog Lady’s mailbag: The AKC B.A.R.K (Be A Reading Kid) Program is a program designed to get children excited about reading. The goal of the AKC B.A.R.K Program is to provide children with a fun, educationally enriching experience that also allows them to bond with a canine companion. Continue reading AKC Launches AKC B.A.R.K. Program to Get Kids Excited About Reading
Category Archives: Dog News
Tragic Ending to the Search for Bear and Leo
If you spend much time on social media and are anywhere near Northeastern Ohio, you may have had Bear and Leo show up on your timeline. The two Bernese Mountain Dogs were thought to be stolen, and the heartbroken family searched and posted pictures for weeks, hoping someone might have information on their beloved family members. Continue reading Tragic Ending to the Search for Bear and Leo
China May Have Cloned a Police Dog
Here’s the English translation of the article from Xinhua: Continue reading China May Have Cloned a Police Dog
Eulogy for K-9 Armin
A eulogy upon the passing of Canton PD K-9 Armin, written by his best friend and partner.
K-9 Armin (Retired), Canton Police Department. Canton, OH
“Sorry if this gets long but words can’t express! 11 years ago this magnificent creature came into my life and we started our journey together! Over the next 7 plus years on the street I would learn that there’s a bond that can’t be expressed in words! He was the definition of Loyalty! He was smarter than most people and definitely more genuine! He could go from playing with a group of school kids to taking down bad guys and back like flipping a switch! He taught me the meaning of “dogs smell fear” but didn’t know the meaning of the word! He physically saved the lives of several people by finding lost endangered! He saved my ass on several occasions and saved my life one night knocking a gun out of a guys arm as he pulled up on me and had the drop! Continue reading Eulogy for K-9 Armin
AKC Announces 2018 Most Popularly Registered Purebreds
From the Dog Lady’s mailbag:
The Labrador Retriever once again breaks records! The American Kennel Club (AKC®) announced at a press conference today at the AKC Museum of the Dog that the loveable Lab remains the number one most popular breed in the United States. Additionally, AKC registration continues to expand for the sixth consecutive year. Continue reading AKC Announces 2018 Most Popularly Registered Purebreds
Tomorrow is National Puppy Day!
Show us your puppy pictures (of any age!)
Today is National K-9 Veterans Day
Long time readers know I have a soft spot for two things: veterans, and dogs. So, I’m happy to highlight today’s celebration of National K-9 Veterans Day. Continue reading Today is National K-9 Veterans Day
Kudos to Sully: AKC Paw of Courage Award
From The Dog Lady’s mailbag: The American Kennel Club (AKC®), the world’s largest purebred dog registry and leading advocate for dogs, is proud to honor the late President George H.W. Bush’s service dog, Sully, as the recipient of the 2019 AKC Paw of Courage award. This award is in recognition of his loyalty, dedication and distinguished service. Continue reading Kudos to Sully: AKC Paw of Courage Award
Nineteen Pups!
From the Facebook page of Kingman Animal Hospital in Arizona:
The staff of KAH (11 of us) successfully delivered 19 Great Dane puppies this morning by C Section! All live and healthy! Mom doing great!
These puppies do not belong to KAH or any of the staff.
Thank you all for the kind words and congrats to the momma dog and our hard working staff that came in for this emergency.
Holy cow, that’s a lot of puppies!
Until next time,
Good day, and good dog!
National Love Your Pet Day
Until next time,
Good day, and good dog!