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Dogs are man’s best friend, and turns out the most popular four-legged friend is the Labrador retriever — for the 23rd year in a row. These lovable pups are the longest-running most popular pooches since the American Kennel Club was founded in 1884. Before this year, the poodle reigned superior for 22 years. The Labrador retriever beat golden…

According to a new study by the University of Maryland, spending time with your dog has been linked to lower blood pressure. The study was conducted in conjunction with the WALTHAM® Centre for Pet Nutrition. Erika Friedmann, who is the lead study author and a professor at the University of Maryland, said: “Lowering blood pressure is the most…

The holidays may be behind us, but that doesn’t mean that your four-legged family member doesn’t deserve a special treat for minding their manners throughout the holiday season. Plus, now is a fabulous time to stock-up on sale items for next year! PetSmart recently unveiled their list of top holiday dog products that were a…

Baxter, Griz and the whole Baxter’s K9 Complex crew would like to wish you a Happy Holidays. We hope you spend this time with your loved ones, especially your four legged friends. We thank you all for a great year and hope to see you in 2014.

Professional dog trainer Brandon McMillan has trained thousands of dogs in Hollywood for the big screen and commercials, but 22 rescue dogs will be his luckiest pupils to-date. CBS’s new television show “Lucky Dog” will have McMillan visiting shelters where he will rescue, train and place dogs at their forever homes. According to McMillan, the…

According to a new study out of Japan, dogs have empathy for their human companions and can feel it with us when we’re tired. The study shows that when your dog witnesses you yawning, it will feel shared in the pain of your exhaustion and will often respond by yawning simultaneously with you. For people…

There doesn’t seem to be anything that pet owners won’t do for their beloved four-legged family members, and some owners are now paying money for iPad classes for dogs. Yes, you heard that correctly! According to a new report by the Wall Street Journal, a growing group of Americans believe that pet-appropriate apps are worth the time…

How many times have you wished that you could load up your pup in the morning and take them to work with you? Studies have shown that pets can significantly reduce stress and anxiety, so it makes sense to have your four-legged friend by your side when you’re tackling the daily grind. In fact, a recent…

With summer winding to a close, it seemed logical to discuss water-loving dog breeds. While the weather is still nice, these particular breeds will undoubtedly be soaking up the dog days of summer in a pool, lake, or swimming hole. Newfoundland: If there were Olympic events for dogs, the Newfoundland would get a gold medal in…