4+ hour, 3+ min ago (1667+ words) "A dog is a man's best friend," or so the saying goes, so it only makes sense that when pet owners are considering where to lay down roots for themselves, their beloved pups play an integral role in that decision-making process. Trying to find a city, town, or home that offers not only the amenities that every human in the family is looking for, but also the furry members of the brood can seem like an impossible task, particularly for those who want to settle down in a thriving metropolis, where the dwellings are often smaller and the green open spaces are few and far between. However, that search for the ideal pup-friendly location has now been made just a tiny bit easier thanks to a new ranking that reveals the best (and worst) cities across the U.S. for dog lovers…...

9+ hour, 46+ min ago (40+ words) Meet our adoptable pet of the week, 10-week old Chicago, from the Humane Society for Tacoma and Pierce County. Meet our adoptable pet of the week, 10-week old Chicago, from the Humane Society for Tacoma and Pierce County....

13+ hour, 18+ min ago (43+ words) Introducing Ella as this week's Pet of the Week. Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones, are reportedly displeased over the manner in which their son Dylan was humiliated on CNN. The fans could not ... Introducing Ella as this week's Pet of the Week....

16+ hour, 29+ min ago (313+ words) Rescue dogs sometimes literally do not know how to be pets. That's something you have to teach them. They'll look to you for every little thing, and it's so important that you teach them everything you possibly can. Things are going to seem like common sense, and they are common sense, but they don't know that. Take this sweet dog, for example, who has no idea how to interact with a living room. He loves and hates coffee tables at the same time, and he definitely doesn't understand that stepping on them is kind of forbidden. How was he supposed to know?! Rue the City Pittie is doing her best to try to teach her brother, Axel, some manners, but this was literally his first day home, OK? Cut the poor boy some slack! As his mama says, they don't…...

16+ hour, 34+ min ago (387+ words) Growing up, my folks were strict about bedtime. When 9:30 p.m. hit, everything shut down with the force of a government mandate. The lights out, TV off, Nintendo put away, prayers said, and eyes glued shut, whether sleep was coming or not. As a lifelong night owl, it felt like torture lying there in the dark, tossing around like a rotisserie chicken, hoping sleep would magically happen. Now, as a chronically exhausted adult who wishes I'd developed even one healthy sleep habit, I cannot help but laugh and relate when I see someone who takes bedtime more seriously than I ever did. And by someone, I mean a golden retriever. As he marches up to the lingering guests, the audio choice is comedic perfection: the iconic scene from The Office where Dwight sings, "Learn your rules, you better learn your rules, if you…...

22+ hour, 14+ min ago (282+ words) Think again if you believe XL Bullies are dangerous. To prove this, Instagram user @danandthebabies shared a heart-melting video featuring their XL Bully, and it is winning over viewers everywhere. The verdict? The dog is more of a cuddle bug than "dangerous." Under the clip, the caption aptly reads, "He's an XL bully but he's really just a mummy's boy," capturing the affectionate pup clinging to his owner as she tries to get on with her chores. The video's onscreen caption reads: "Pov: you're deemed dangerous but you're just a baby." And that pretty much sums it up. The XL Bully, often portrayed as intimidating because of their size and muscular build, is doing nothing more than being adorably clingy here. He can be seen pressing his big head against his human and wagging his tail nonstop. Comments poured in…...

23+ hour, 14+ min ago (252+ words) A heartwarming Instagram video is giving viewers an emotional look at what childhood really looks like when kids grow up with dogs by their side. Posted on @elvisbatzthelab with the touching caption, "Throwback. Mom always says growing up with a dog is the best kind of childhood. Ted still says I'm his brother," the clip [] The post Video Shows What Happens When Kids Grow Up With Dogs appeared first on DogTime. The video opens with throwback moments of the toddler sitting beside Ted, both of them noticeably smaller and younger. In the first shot, the toddler toddles over to the Labrador with pure excitement, wrapping tiny arms around the gentle dog's neck while Ted patiently leans in as if giving a hug back. Viewers see a series of clips showing everyday life between the two "brothers." One moment shows the…...

1+ day, 34+ min ago (367+ words) So imagine my shock when I discovered that dogs apparently do the same thing. And I was reminded of my childhood antics in the most hilarious way possible, thanks to a TikTok video of a Dog's Emergency Text to Mom About Dad. This one has the entire internet in stitches. In the viral clip posted by A Golden and Fam, viewers are treated to a golden retriever frantically "texting," complete with the unmistakable iPhone text tone chiming as his little shoulders bounce in perfect sync. He is sending an urgent message to Mom because Dad has committed several household crimes, including: "Dad gave me dry kibble with no toppers." "He called me 'chonker' again and then ate an entire pie." "He told me I have 'hot garbage breath'." "He ate bacon and said, 'Not for dogs.'" Naturally, the dog concludes…...

1+ day, 1+ hour ago (257+ words) So imagine my shock, in adulthood, when I discovered something no one had prepared me for: dogs throw tantrums, too. And frankly, they might be even more dramatic about it. Case in point, the foldendoodle starring in the Toy-Aisle Meltdown TikTok Can't Stop Laughing At. In the viral video posted by @mrs.borden, this curly-haired goldendoodle is living his best life browsing the pet toy aisle until Mom tells him the one word toddlers, teenagers, and apparently doodles cannot tolerate: "No." Cue Instant devastation. He doesn't negotiate. He doesn't bargain. He doesn't even look for a second opinion. He drops to the floor like his bones have left his body and lets out the saddest, most dramatic howl you've ever heard in a retail environment. Mom, meanwhile, stays strong: "No. You're being dramatic. You're not getting a toy. You just…...

1+ day, 5+ hour ago (851+ words) "Dogs can absolutely learn to recognize words," reveals Shannon'Kenny, CPDT-KA, a professional dog trainer with'Woofz, a puppy and dog training app. Kenny points to research that used MRI machines to capture a dog's brain activity while they actively listened to a recording of their trainer. It showed dogs process vocabulary and recognize distinct words. Related: 8 Sweet Words That Make Your Dog Feel Loved, According to a Trainer When it comes to dog communication, the amount of words a pup can understand varies from dog to dog. "According to VCA Animal Hospitals, dogs can understand as few as 15 words to over 200," Kenny reports. "Their research suggests that a well-trained dog understands about 165 words, on par with a two-year-old toddler." From your lips to your dog's ears'these serve as dog happy words for your sweet pup and make them feel loved. According…...