Why It’s So Important to Let Your New Dog Decompress
Bringing home a rescue dog is the start of an amazing adventure — but before you dive into all the cuddles, outings and fun, there’s one thing your new pup…
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The Complete Guide to Dog Training: Everything You Need to Know
You got the dog — now it’s time to help your new family member learn how to thrive. Training isn’t just about teaching commands; it’s about bonding, building trust and…
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A Beginner’s Guide to House Training Your Rescue Dog
Adopting an older rescue dog who isn’t house-trained yet can feel a little intimidating — but don’t worry. Many rescues come from backgrounds where they’ve never lived in a real…
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Firefighters Use Specialized Tools To Rescue Tiny Puppy Stuck Between Massive Boulders
Last October, a 3-month-old Great Pyrenees puppy named Zoe found herself in a terrifying situation near her family’s home in Ramona, California. While exploring outdoors, the curious pup slipped and…
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Dogs Start Barking — And Homeowners Discover A Frightened Koala On Their Bed
A quiet day at home in Australia took an unexpected turn when a couple heard their dogs barking furiously out on the patio. Curious and concerned, the homeowners hurried over…
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Rescuers Race A Storm To Build A Staircase That Frees Trapped Deer
A few weeks ago in a forested area of New Jersey, a peaceful walk turned disastrous for one member of a roaming deer herd. A river cuts through the woods…
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How to Teach Your New Dog 7 Essential Commands
New puppy or rescue at home? Teaching basic cues is one of the best ways to help your dog feel safe, confident and connected to you — and it’s an…
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Neighbors Unite To Save Deer With Bucket Stuck On His Head — And Then Something Incredible Happens
When a Maryland resident sent animal rescuer Bob Swensen a photo of a deer wandering through their yard with a bright blue Halloween candy bucket stuck on his head, Swensen…
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Why Positive Reinforcement Is the Gold Standard in Dog Training
If you’ve spent even five minutes researching dog training, you’ve probably seen the phrase positive reinforcement everywhere. But what does it actually mean — and why do so many experts…
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Woman Reads a Note on Her Cat’s Collar — Then Discovers He Has a Second Family
When Claudia met a tiny orange kitten named Rango at her local animal shelter, she knew instantly he belonged with her family. What she didn’t know was that just three…
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Seal Fleeing Orcas Makes Split-Second Decision — And Leaps Onto a Boat Full of Strangers
Sometimes survival comes down to a single, desperate choice. For one harbor seal in Puget Sound, that choice meant trusting a boat full of humans. Earlier this week off the…
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Cat Hides Her Face After Being Returned to the Shelter — Until Someone Shows Her She’s Safe Again
In 2020, a gentle 2-year-old cat named Shelly left NAWS Humane Society in an adoption box, headed for what everyone believed would be her forever home. Staff and volunteers celebrated,…
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Homeowners Spot “Kittens” Cuddled Under Their Shed — Then Realize They’re Something Wildly Different
When homeowners in Texas uncovered a cozy litter of what they believed were kittens tucked beneath their shed, they were stunned — and a little confused. While clearing their yard,…
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Town Calls About Deer With Hammock Antlers — Officials Say He’s Just In A Phase
Over the past few days, the Lago Vista Police Department in Texas has been fielding a wave of concerned calls about an unusual sight around town: a deer wandering the…
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Event Staff Drop Everything After Spotting a Tiny Fuzzy Baby Hiding Under a Dumpster
At the Log Cabin, a hospitality group in Springfield, Massachusetts, the team is usually busy planning weddings, corporate events and celebrations of all kinds. But recently, their workday took a…
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How to Use a Clicker to Train Your Dog
Clicker training — also called mark and reward — is one of the simplest, most effective ways to teach your dog new skills. It uses a tiny handheld device that…
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Teacher’s “Crazy Idea” Turns First Grade Classroom Into A Safe Haven For Over 110 Foster Puppies
In 2022, first grade teacher Brooke Hughes had what she admits sounded a little wild at first: fostering puppies right inside her classroom. What began as a hopeful thought quickly…
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Shelter Dog With “Ducky” Feet and a Wiggly Walk Wins Hearts — And a Second Chance
When a stray dog named Ducky arrived at Lancaster Animal Care Center in Lancaster, California, staff expected the usual nerves that come with shelter life. Instead, they were met with…
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Rescue Staff Checking Recycling Discover 14 Cats Abandoned In Sealed Boxes
Late one October day, staff at the Humane Society of Greater Niagara in St. Catherines, Ontario, stepped outside to check the recycling — and stumbled upon something heartbreaking. Near the…
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Drivers Spot A White Dot On A Highway Ramp — Then Realize A Tiny Life Is Clinging To The Edge
Last month in Phoenix, Arizona, a passing driver noticed what looked like a small white speck on the side of a freeway transition ramp. When they realized it was actually…
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