Dog Culture

“When growling, dogs don’t lie about their size,” states Péter Pongrácz,... More

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Lessons learned from dogs.

Today my dog ripped my pants off... I was on my own front porch so it wasn’t that bad, but it was pretty funny. —Jesse Yasuda

Our white German Shepherd is a rescue from the SPCA. Off leash around other dogs his hackles go up all along his spine. On leash, he barks and makes aggressive moves. He’s become a person dog with no dog-to-dog interaction skills. This is hard to train out without interacting with other dogs! Help?

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Psychologists have shown that women are usually looking for the “perfect mate” when they are considering men as potential partners. It appears that when choosing and bonding with dogs, women are similarly looking for the “perfect companion.” It is interesting that when describing their relationship to their dogs, women often compare it to their relationship with men—and men often come up on the short end of that assessment.

A love that knows no bounds: tattooed tributes to (wo)man’s best friend

In a game of association, I’m betting the name Michael Vick prompts an immediate and visceral reaction. Over four years after his arrest, Vick continues to be synonymous with dog fighting, his very mention provoking outrage in many circles, a testament to the impact of his arraignment and conviction.

Awkward family pet photos. Yes, they’re ridiculous, but there’s an undeniable commonality of experience here. Cringe just a little as you laugh ‘cause there’s a little of us all in these funny photos.