Batman is this week’s Top Dog. After being hit by a car on the streets of Taiwan and being left to die, Batman drug himself across multiple lanes of traffic to a secluded alley. His first rescuer used him to raise funds for other rescue dogs, and Batman was left at a private shelter, with his wounds and injuries uncared for.

Benny Corgipants is this week’s Top Dog. In November 2010, Benny was rescued from an awful puppy mill in northwest Kansas by the Corgi Connection of Kansas…

Pavlov would be proud. Your doorbell rings and your pint-sized pooch, Moxie, screams like a banshee. You smile, thinking how cute she is guarding your home and hearth. However, the barking continues as you usher your guest inside, grab some beverages and finally scoop Moxie up in your arms…

While all new parents make mistakes, it is important to be able to recognize them and avoid repeating them in order to raise a healthy well balanced dog. There are a number of common puppy mistakes that owners make, whether they are first time puppy owners or not.

There are a number of “what if” situations that may arise shortly after or even a few months after bringing home your new puppy. Most never happen or if they do the resolutions are easy with a visit to the vet, a little puppy training or simply some patience. Here are some puppy tips to help you get through these challenging yet super fun times…

It’s almost February and that means Valentine’s Day to shower your pup with love and affection but it also means time to devote more attention to raising awareness for the important of spaying and neutering our pups. Read this and other news in our monthly update newsletter…

Sonic collars are a type of no-bark training device that emits a high-frequency noise — only detectable to your dog — to deter barking. Here are a few pros, cons, and our pick for the best sonic dog collar on the market today…

Super Smiley is this month’s Top Dog. He is a mixed breed pup with a killer smile that will charm the pants off of just about anyone. Perhaps this is how he can convince so many people that adopting rescue dogs is really the best way to go (and we could not agree more, Smiley!). His wide grin has captured the attention of Betty White, Katherine Heigl, Dick Van Patten and other celebrities too. He also has been the inspiration behind an award-winning radio show and documentaries, has received an Honorary Mention award from the Humane Society of the United States, and is the creator of nationwide touring flash mob and a humane education program for kids called The Super Smiley® Kindness Program…

When it comes to traveling and your dog, you really have two main options: Fido can go to a kennel or Fido can stay with you. If you’re anything like us, we’d rather take our BFF (Best Furry Friend) with us rather than leave him or her behind. That’s why we’ve compiled a list of the top pet-friendly hotel chains so you and your dog can kick the kennel to the proverbial curb…

If you’re like us, life would be better with your dog always by your side, especially on travel adventures. So when we started planning our trip to Asheville, NC, we were blown away to find so many dog-friendly lodging, restaurant, coffee shops and dog park options right in town! If you have not been to Asheville before, you are missing out. The views of the Pisgah and Smoky Mountains are breathtaking and so are the tastes in all the locally-sourced, seasonal menus at top-rated restaurants. But let’s get back to the topic at hands – all the pet-friendly hotels you can choose from to plan the perfect family trip with your pup soon…