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Updated: February 06, 2012 00:54:38 PST

A Sneak Peek at Sunday’s Puppy Bowl!

Dateline: Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:00:25 +0000

They’re the ideal football players: gorgeous, cuddly, and not too picky about salaries. In fact, a dog treat and an ear rub will pretty much keep these athletes happy. Meet the pups of Puppy Bowl VIII, Animal Planet’s answer to the Super Bowl. There’s lots of fun and games during the Puppy Bowl, and there’s ... [ More ]

Hot Blog: Food on My Dog

Dateline: Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:55:06 +0000

It may not look like Tiger is enjoying wearing food on her head, but her owner says she likes it, in part because she always gets a treat after; if not the food that’s on her head (if it’s something like Cracker Jacks or a doughnut, she’s out of luck), then a dog biscuit for ... [ More ]

Best of the Web: You Would Not Believe the Things People Say to Service Dog Owners

Dateline: Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:04:29 +0000

Every Friday, Dogster’s social media gal, Anna Zeman, rounds up the best of the dogcentric Web (outside the awesomeness found right here on Dogster). In case you missed them, check out her first and second columns. — Your Friendly Neighborhood Dogster Editors ++++ Happy Furrday, friends! As promised, I’ve spent the week collecting all the ... [ More ]

Cesar Millan: The Skillet Whisperer

Dateline: Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:26:56 +0000

Cesar Millan may be controversial in his dog-training techniques, with some people swearing by his methods and others swearing at them. But I think we can all agree that he can work wonders with these ill-behaved skillets from Denny’s. It’s good to see the Dog Whisperer spoofing himself; there have been many spoofs of him, ... [ More ]

Pit Bulls Soon May No Longer Be Classified as “Vicious” in Ohio

Dateline: Thu, 02 Feb 2012 12:00:12 +0000

This week, the Ohio State Senate voted overwhelmingly to rescind the state’s automatic label of “vicious” for all pit bulls. Ohio is the only state in which the breed gets this classification just for existing, no matter how gentle and harmless. If the bill passes the House, the “vicious” label will be slapped on pit ... [ More ]

Rub-a-Dub-Dub, Our Style Picks for Getting That Pup In the Tub

Dateline: Thu, 02 Feb 2012 11:02:38 +0000

Most of us dread doggy bathtime even more than our four-legged friends do. I’m fortunate enough to have a little dog who is fairly easy to manage, but the whole process still feels like a battle! While there isn’t much most of us can do to turn our dogs into bathtime fans, having the right ... [ More ]

Let’s Talk: What Would Your Dog Do if You Needed a Helping Paw in a Medical Emergency?

Dateline: Wed, 01 Feb 2012 18:45:16 +0000

There’s a heartening story in the news today of a little dog who helped save his owner’s life last week when she took a terrible fall on her tile floor. As she fell, she heard a big crack and felt the roar of pain. Her femur had broken badly and she could not move. It ... [ More ]

It’s Heads Down in London’s “Poo Alley”

Dateline: Wed, 01 Feb 2012 15:17:24 +0000

There’s this one little alleyway in suburban London that hundreds of schoolchildren take on their way to and from school. It’s convenient, safe, and makes for a quick trip. It has only one problem, but it’s a real stinker: It’s perpetually poo-covered. The pitter-patter of little feet is dampened by the piles of dog poo ... [ More ]

Rosie’s Barkery Valentine’s Basket Winner

Dateline: Wed, 01 Feb 2012 15:17:08 +0000

Dogsters, you sure love your dogs! We had 92 entries for the giveaway of the delectable Rosie’s Barkery Valentine’s Basket we described last week. I’m so glad I didn’t have to play judge, because there were some great comments about your favorite FAQ on Rosie’s site. We let Random.org do the selecting for us, and ... [ More ]

Oscar-Nominated Movies Have Gone to the Dogs

Dateline: Wed, 01 Feb 2012 15:16:42 +0000

The clever staff at NextMovie realized that it’s a dog’s world, and have recast the nine Academy Awards Best Picture nominees with dogs as the stars. (As far as I’m concerned, The Artist/The Barkist already stars a dog, thanks to Uggie; and Hugo‘s Blackie is right up there, too.) Which is your favorite poster, Dogsters? ... [ More ]

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