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Dachshund lovers, are you ready for a mind-blowing museum featuring over 4,500 weiner dog collectibles on display? Then it’s time to plan your visit to the Dackelmuseum of Passau, Germany. This love letter to sausage dogs opened its doors in April of 2018 thanks to the dedication of lifelong dachshund admirers Josef Küblbeck and Oliver

This post contains affiliate links. Read more here. Whether you’re taking a brand new puppy to K-9 kindergarten or teaching your old dog a few new tricks, the basic tools for training are the same. From appropriate gear for you and your dog to the most delicious training treats, we’ve got you covered. Ready to

This post contains affiliate links. Read more here. Not a substitute for professional veterinary help. Treating puppies for worms is a universal practice among veterinarians, but why? Your little fluffy friend is so new and perfect! How could she possibly have worms? I mean, the word “de-worming” means that they have worms to begin with,

Are you ready for barkuterie, that is, charcuterie boards for dogs? It’s the lastest trend for treating your dog for gotcha day or any old day you like. Whether you call it a charcuterie board, grazing table, snack tray, or hor’s d ‘oeuvres plate, these tasty little platters of nibbles are seriously trendy right now.

Life with dogs is frequently wonderful. Loving, snuggly, exciting, and funny — but it also can be challenging and sometimes just plain difficult. And sometimes it’s hard to admit the trials and tribulations of life with dogs. Austin Conway knows all about it, and he put it out there on Facebook for the world to

Patrick’s Pawade is just around the corner, and you are cordially invited to celebrate dogs in the name of Patrick, for St. Patrick’s Day, in Patrick’s Park, which is in the Fort Mason neighborhood of San Francisco, CA. Now don’t try to say that ten times fast! Instead, read on about the park that wasn’t

This post contains affiliate links. Read more here. Have you ever had to dress your dog in the cone of shame? It’s a notorious nickname for the Elizabethan collar used to prevent dogs from licking wounds or biting at their skin—and it perfectly captures the look of embarrassment on your dog’s face when he or

The classic adventure tale of a man and his trusty dog facing the unknown is making its way to theatres this Friday in a new retelling starring Harrison Ford, a very good dog named Buckley, and a whole lot of CGI. While initial reports coming in about the new production claim the amount of CGI

Not a substitute for professional veterinary help. Cats are loving creatures. They advertise their affection through purring, rubbing against you, and bumping their head on you. They may even meow in greeting as a way of saying, ‘I’m happy to see you!’ And cats aren’t affectionate with just anyone. They reserve it for people they

We know that dogs do some pretty amazing things — and then there’s Marley. This amazing autism assistance dog detects and helps his person Haley deal with severe panic attacks. And it’s life-changing. In a video originally posted in August 2019, Marley can be seen intervening during one of Hayley’s more extreme episodes, which can

We all can appreciate how wonderful it is to take a stroll outside whether you’re someone with two legs or a furry someone with four. It’s essential to make those precious moments in nature (or on city or suburban sidewalks) smooth and enjoyable. That’s why it can be so frustrating when you have a dog

Not a substitute for professional veterinary help. If you’ve ever spent time around a teething human, you know it can cause a little discomfort and, at times, make for a grumpy little person. Puppies go through the same process of losing their baby teeth but if managed properly, and with the right expectations, the experience

This post contains affiliate links. Read more here. When it comes to selecting the best collar for your puppy, you’ll find that there are more than a few choices out there. However, knowing what to look for can help narrow down the options. According to Hope Saidel, a professional dog trainer in Skokie, Illinois, the

This post contains affiliate links. Read more here. Dog hair. If you’ve got a born shedder like me, it’s part of life. You find it on your clothes, covering your carpet, and occasionally—to your horror—on your plate. Excessive dog shedding happens for a lot of reasons—we’ll explore some of them here—but what do you do

Is it a greyhound? Is it a whippet? Nope! The newest dog to show at the 144th Westminster Kennel Club dog show is the Azawakh, a sighthound breed originating in West Africa. This slender and elegant dog was originally used to hunt small game in packs, which sets them apart from their closest relative, the

If your ideal canine companion is an athletic sidekick who’d happily accompany you on an all-day trek through the wilderness, then a German shorthaired pointer puppy might be right for you! Developed over generations by German hunters, the GSP is a versatile and all-purpose gun dog. These dogs have a unique zest for life that

Of all the dog ages, puppies are the quickest learners. Don’t be fooled by those oversized paws and that oh-so-sweet new baby smell: the puppy brain is powerful! With that big-old brain in that little puppy body just itching to learn new things, where’s the best place to start? With the basics, of course. For

A fluffy, ridiculously cute dog that looks like a miniature husky? Yes, please! People are lining up for Pomsky puppies nationwide, and it’s no wonder. These energetic extroverts are playful and intelligent dogs. Plus, they’re so stinkin’ adorable! If you find yourself smitten with this adorable crossbreed, there are a few things you need to

Whether you’re a dog person or a cat person, you were our kind of person on the Rover blog this year. Of the powerful stories starring cats and dogs in 2019, these ten were the most-read of the year. Pets bring humor, joy, challenges, and more joy to our lives, along with a fair bit

When Disney released its animated version of 101 Dalmatians in 1961, puppy fever struck the hearts of many enamored viewers. It’s hardly a mystery why people were lining up to get their hands on one of these gorgeous canines—Dalmatian puppies are as handsome as they are charming. Typically recognized as a trusty sidekick to firemen,

This post contains affiliate links. Read more here. Valentine’s day has gone to the dogs — quite literally — and what better way to share that love than with one of our homemade valentine’s dog treat recipes? Because the most direct way to your dog’s heart is her stomach! Music may be the food of

If we had to sum up a Newfoundland puppy in one word, we’d go with “sweet.” And no one exemplifies this gentle giant’s patient devotion better than “Nana”—the canine caretaker in Peter Pan. She’s a fictional character, of course, but she displays the breed’s affection towards children perfectly.  This sweet-tempered “nanny dog” also has a

Spending just one day at the shelter is one day too many for any dog. But Sandi the boxer-pit mix spent a shocking 2,461 days (more than six years!) at the Marion-Grant County Humane Society in Marion, Indiana, which was half of the dog’s 12-year-old life. Sandi’s luck changed in early January 2020 when she

Since 1987, it’s been a rite of passage that the Super Bowl MVP celebrated with a trip to Disney after the big win. But Derrick Nnadi, defensive tackle for the winning Kansas City Chiefs, is doing something much better by tackling the all-important issue of dog adoption. After his team won Super Bowl LIV, Nnadi

This post contains affiliate links. Read more here. Not a substitute for professional veterinary help. “Ulp. Ulp. Ulp.” If you’re an experienced puppy parent, you know the sound. If you’re new to puppyhood, you’ll learn it fast. It’s like a deep, elongated, reverse gulp from the gut that repeats until suddenly…a present. Once you know

Not a substitute for professional veterinary help. A new virus called 2019-nCoV is making headlines around the world. As of today, 7,711 cases have been reported in China, including 170 deaths, and 5 cases have been reported in the US with no fatalities. Can my dog get the coronavirus? Fortunately, there is no evidence that

A grey tabby in Madison, WI got the glow up of 2020 when she was rescued from a tough life on the streets by the Dane County Shelter. This classy little mama had been struggling with chronic ear infections and hematomas that had been untreated for such a long time that staff veterinarians decided it

This post contains affiliate links. Read more here. For over 30 years, the clicker has been a major player in the world of positive-reinforcement dog training. A clicker is a small, hand-held device that, as its name suggests, makes a “click” sound when you push a button or metal tab. Because that sound is so

Rough day? There’s nothing like petting a dog to lift your spirits. These quotes about dogs remind us of the unconditional love that dogs show us, why they’re known as “man’s best friend,” and why a good dog is a role model for us all. Of course, we know that our dogs make us happier

Owning a dog is a big part of your life and identity, so it makes sense to look for a potential significant other that shares your love of man’s best friend. Enter dog dating apps—tailored for dog lovers who are seeking that special someone (or someones—since the dog is part of the package, after all).