Dogs: Petfinder

Breed-Based Activities for Dogs

There was a time when every dog had a job. The border collie herded sheep, and the komondor guarded them.

Dogs Who Are Home Alone All Day

Latchkey Dogs: From the barn to the sofa, and now to the spa. There are many options for the dog with two working parents.

Winter Tips for Keeping Your Dog Active and Fit

Here are some easy ways you and your dog can have fun and get moving ... indoors.

The Dog Adoption Checklist by Petfinder.com

A complete checklist of things to consider before you adopt a new dog.

Adopting a Dog: What to Consider First

Select is defined in the dictionary by such phrases as a preferred choice or carefully chosen.

Adopt a Puppy or Senior Dog?

Thinking of adopting a dog? Then find out the pros and cons of adopting a puppy versus an adult dog.

Want to Be a Therapy Dog Team? Start Here

Find out about the incredible roll of therapy dog teams and how you can get involved.

Why Become a Therapy Dog Team?

Find out why people become therapy dog-handler teams and how you can start training to become a therapy dog team.

What Do Therapy Dogs Practice?

What kinds of activities should therapy dog-handler teams practice before attending a certification class?

How Are Therapy Dogs Evaluated?

You've practiced with your dog and you think you're ready to become a therapy dog team. Find out the next steps.

How Do Therapy Dogs Get Certified?

What one therapy dog certification class looks like and what you need to know to become a therapy dog-handler team.

Therapy Dogs and Kids: How They Help

Volunteer to help dogs and kids by becoming a therapy dog READ team.

Tips for Cleaning Dog Messes

Dirty dog got you down? Find out how to get urine out of the carpet, grass stains off your floor and more!

Why Dogs Bite

Every year in the United States, 800,000 dog bites are severe enough to need medical treatment; 17 are fatal.

When Your Dog Thinks He's Boss

He decides where you go on walks, when you play and for how long, and on which side of the couch you sit.

Mouthing

Do you have a puppy that would rather use your arm than a bone as a chew toy? While it is normal for puppies to use their mouths when playing with each o

Object Guarding

While out walking Bosco the beagle, you scan the sidewalks and streets with skills honed from years of living with an expert garbage monger.

Food Aggression

Does your sudden appearance in the kitchen at your dog's mealtime elicit a glare and a growl? Does a gift of rawhide or marrow bone send your usually mil

Fear Biting

The Dog Who Loved Too Much is a fantastic reference book for anyone who owns a dog. All credit goes to Dr.

The Man Hater (Protective Aggression)

We found #147;Peggy#148; at the Center for Animal Care and Control in Brooklyn. An outgoing three month old, Peggy loved to play.

Surviving A Canine's Adolescence

Those weeks of careful monitoring have finally paid offyou're now the proud caretaker of a housebroken pup! But wait, is that a yellow stain partwa

Separation Anxiety

DON'T LEAVE ME THIS WAY . Supposedly, absence makes the heart grow fonder.

Humping

What could be more nerve-racking than fixing dinner for your new boss and her husband? You put tons of effort into making sure that everything is just per

Eating Feces

As soon as Roscoe the retriever heard the sounds of the resident cat scratching in the litter box, he made a beeline for the bathroom.

How to Stop Dog Jumping

Find out how to curb your dog's jumping habit with a simple repetition exercise.

Jumping

Do you find it necessary to lock Bouncing Bowser in another room before inviting in friends and relatives so their clothing remains intact and their hips

Jumping Bean Dogs

Probably the most common query I receive from new dog owners is how do I get him to stop jumping up? Puppies and dogs naturally jump up on pe

Digging

Do visitors whistle World War I tunes when laying eyes on the trenches in your backyard? Has your once lush green lawn begun to resemble a minefield? If.

Canine Parvovirus

Canine Parvovirus.

Canine Self-Mutilating Behavior

Luke looked pitiful when he walked into my office with his owner, Madelon.

Tracheal Collapse

I was a senior in veterinary school, examining one of my hospital cases, when I heard a distinct honk from a nearby cage.

Hypothyroidism in Dogs

In mid-July, I was presented with a seven-year-old cocker spaniel for what I thought would be a routine annual examination.

Renal Transplant in Dogs

North Carolina's renal transplant program saves two lives...sometimes three.. Tobi was down on her luck when she arrived on Judy Benrud's doorstep.

Canine Hip Dysplasia

An Introduction to Canine Hip Dysplasia. By Sally Doyle: owner of mypoordog.com.

Canine Glaucoma

Taffy is a frequent visitor to our veterinary clinic.

How Much Should You Keep Your Dog Outdoors?

If you live in the city, your urban canine is probably on a three-walk-a-day schedule for exercising, socializing, and eliminating.

ASPCA Suggested Reading List, Dog Care and Training

ASPCA SUGGESTED READING LIST. DOG CARE AND TRAINING General.

General Dog Care

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How to Remove a Tick

Five Facts about Ticks Ticks are most prevalent in the Northeast and Upper Midwest parts of the United States.

Homemade Pet Treats You Can Make

Here are the winners of the Petfinder Recipes for Pets contest! Though there were many great entries, we tried to choose recipes for a variety of animals

A Feeding Schedule for Your Dog

We recommend that you feed your dog twice a day, puppies under five months, three times a day, but always check with your veterinarian.

Top Ten Dog Training Tips

Listen to Your Dog Learn to listen to your dog.

The Power of Positive Dog Training

Twenty years ago, the prevailing method for training dogs involved the use of force and physical punishment.

Tips for Talking to Your Dog

Use this list of vocabulary to teach your dog commands so your whole family is sending the same dog-training messages.

Teaching "Down" to Your Dog

Teaching "down" is quick and easy. Find out how to teach your dog this great command here.

Teaching "Leave It" to Your Dog

Find out how to get your dog to leave things alone -- including other dog's poop, your sandwich, and so much more.

Training Your Dog to Hand-Target

Hand-targetting can help distract you dog from bad behaviors, while reinforcing good ones. Find out how to teach your dog to hand-target today.

How to Give Your Dog a Bath

As much as we all love for our furry friends to smell fresh and clean, getting to that point isn't always easy.

How to Clean Your Dog's Ears

Whether they are pointy or floppy, long or short, dogs ears are a sensitive part of their bodies.

How to Trim Your Dog's Nails

Keeping your dogs nails trimmed makes him more comfortable as well as reduces those scratches in your wood floor.

Tips For Finding a Lost Dog

When a pet is lost, time is of the essence. Find out how to act NOW to increase your chances of finding your lost dog.

Checklist for Finding a Lost Dog

Here's a step-by-step guide to increasing your chances of finding your lost dog.

What To Do If You Lose Your Dog

Losing a dog can be heartbreaking. Find out how to create lost dog posters, who to call and what other actions you can take to help find your lost dog.

A Beginner's Guide to Housetraining

Understand the basics of housetraining your dog.

Housetraining: The Three C's

Find out how the three C's of housetraining -- consistency, confinement and cleaning -- will help you and your dog succeed.

Housetraining Troubleshooting

Some dogs need a little extra help in the housetraining department. Find out how to solve specific housetraining problems in this article.

Submissive Urination

Submissive urination is very different from regular dog housetraining. Find out how to give your dog the confidence she needs!

October is Adopt-A-Shelter-Dog Month. How Can I Help?

Ten ways to help shelter dogs if you can't adopt (and even if you can!)

Dog Adoption Checklist

A complete checklist of things to consider before you adopt a new dog

Tips for the First 30 Days of Dog Adoption

The first few days in your home are special and critical for a dog. Here are some tips for tackling the first 30 days to ensure a harmonious home.

Boxers

Boxer Briefs: . Imagine fifty to seventy-five pounds of muscle enthusiastically bounding up to greet you when you walk through the door.

Retrievers

THANK COD FOR RETRIEVERS. Great Britain is credited for the creation of 4 of the 5 breeds of retrievers: the Curly-coat, Flat-coat, Golden and Labrador.

Dachshunds

Learn all about dachshunds.

Greyhounds

Learn all about greyhounds in this great article.

More Popular Dog Breeds

Want to learn more about other popular dog breeds? Visit our Dog Breeds guide for an A-Z list of dog breeds, their histories and adoptable dogs near you.