International Guide Dog Day timeline2010Americans with Disabilities Act regulations publishedThe ADA established legal protections for those using dogs as service animals.1929First U.S. guide dog training school openedDorothy Harrison Eustis and Morr… Đọc thêm »
National Bulldogs Are Beautiful Day ActivitiesVolunteer at an animal shelterIt’s heartbreaking, but not every bulldog gets to celebrate National Bulldogs Are Beautiful Day in the comfort of their own forever home. Lend a helping hand to bulldogs — an… Đọc thêm »
National Pet Month timeline1988The invention of the LabradoodleThe first Labradoodle (a mix between a lab and a poodle) was bred specifically to be hypoallergenic by an Australian named Wally Cochran.1928First American “seeing-eye dog”Morris Frank fr… Đọc thêm »
Dog Training Education Month timeline1980Training Dogs the Woodhouse WayBritish television star, Barbara Woodhouse, was the first to launch a television series on dog training back in 1980 on BBC.1954The Complete Book of Dog Obedience PublishedSaunde… Đọc thêm »
Bare your teethBad breath, swollen gums, yellow-brown crusts of tartar along the gums, and bleeding are all warning signs to look for.Pointing out the problemPets who may be developing gingivitis or other oral diseases may paw at their faces or mouth… Đọc thêm »
Dog Training Education Month ActivitiesGo to a dog training classFind a dog training class or activity in your city. Training a dog alone sounds exhausting - don't do it alone!Teach your dog a new skillIn lieu of the 'training' part of this month, se… Đọc thêm »
Dog Training Education Month timeline1980Training Dogs the Woodhouse WayBritish television star, Barbara Woodhouse, was the first to launch a television series on dog training back in 1980 on BBC.1954The Complete Book of Dog Obedience PublishedSaunde… Đọc thêm »
Pet Dental Health Month FAQsWhat month is National Pet Month? National Pet Month is celebrated in May.Why is pet dental care important? A pet’s dental health is important to their overall health. Often poor dental care can lead to other problems and … Đọc thêm »
Bare your teethBad breath, swollen gums, yellow-brown crusts of tartar along the gums, and bleeding are all warning signs to look for.Pointing out the problemPets who may be developing gingivitis or other oral diseases may paw at their faces or mouth… Đọc thêm »
History of Pet Dental Health MonthPet health dates back thousands of years. In 9000 BC, the first veterinary practice of any kind appeared in the Middle East. It was used for sheepherders who treated the dogs who watched over their sheep. In Ancient … Đọc thêm »
Dog Training Education Month ActivitiesGo to a dog training classFind a dog training class or activity in your city. Training a dog alone sounds exhausting - don't do it alone!Teach your dog a new skillIn lieu of the 'training' part of this month, se… Đọc thêm »
5 AMAZING, ACCESSIBLE STORIES ABOUT PETS“Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey”Two dogs (Chance and Shadow) and a cat (Sassy) are separated from their original owners by a marriage in the human family, and in an act of amazing instinct, willpower an… Đọc thêm »
Pet Dental Health Month FAQsWhat month is National Pet Month? National Pet Month is celebrated in May.Why is pet dental care important? A pet’s dental health is important to their overall health. Often poor dental care can lead to other problems and … Đọc thêm »
Doggy Date Night FAQsWhat are the second two most popular names for dogs? The second two most popular names for male and female dogs are Max and Lucy.Who was the first person to have a service dog? Around the early 1800s a blind Austrian man named Jo… Đọc thêm »
History of Walk Your Dog MonthWalk Your Dog Month is a perfect time to blend exercise with bonding time for you and your pup. The Association of Pet Obesity Prevention released a clinical study in 2017, stating that 56% of dogs in the United States a… Đọc thêm »
Unchain a Dog Month timeline2011New Law for NY Dog OwnersTethering dogs for more than 3 hours within a 12-hour period become illegal in New York.20054-Year-Old Attacked by Chained DogIn Virginia, this was a death that shook the nation and forced anim… Đọc thêm »
How to Observe Unchain a Dog MonthAdopt a dogBe the change. Rescue a dog that is forced to spend its days chained, confined or is unwanted.Offer a doggy day in or outOffer to watch a friend’s dog. Get him home on a cold day, or weather permitting, ta… Đọc thêm »
How to Observe World Spay DayCall 1-800-248-SPAYEven animal rights organizations like PETA are pro animal sterilization, and have set up a hotline to help you find your nearest low-cost spay and neuter clinic.Celebrate your pets’ neuteringGetting you… Đọc thêm »
Unchain a Dog Month timeline2011New Law for NY Dog OwnersTethering dogs for more than 3 hours within a 12-hour period become illegal in New York.20054-Year-Old Attacked by Chained DogIn Virginia, this was a death that shook the nation and forced anim… Đọc thêm »
National Train Your Dog Month ActivitiesTeach a new trick or twoA new year calls for a new bag of tricks! Think of a simple and fun trick like rolling over, playing dead, or fetch.Enjoy Furry FridaysIn January, reserve Friday evenings for your dog. G… Đọc thêm »