Our Top Dog(s) for July are Bonnie, a three year old black lab, and Brooklyn, a nine month old boxer/bloodhound mix. They are the sweet puppies of Morgan Thomas, a dear friend of mine and TV reporter in Shreveport, Louisiana. Since I met Morgan more than 10 years ago, she has always been in front of the camera working on a career in entertainment as well as a huge animal lover and advocate for helping find homes for furry friends.

This week’s Top Dog is Ray Charles, a Golden Retriever born blind in December 2012. Ray was the only boy in a litter of three puppies, and when he wasn’t running around playing with his sisters like a normal pup, his mom took him to the vet and found out he was blind…

Tito Beveridge, founder and CEO of Tito’s Handmade Vodka in Austin, TX, built his distillery 15 years ago with his companion DogJoe, a white shepherd mix, right beside him. At the time, Tito did not realize that the distillery, which is located in a large, open field, would be an attraction for so many abandoned dogs…

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…