In the first month of the new year, January 2026, we saw that shelters all over the country are over crowded with dogs and cats. Unfortunately from these over crowded shelters, we are seeing more and more deaf and deaf/blind dogs and puppies who need rescue and need rescue sponsorship funding. Many of our rescue…

On the night of February 3,2026, the lights went down at Madison Square Garden. This was for the last act of the 150th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. For traditionalists, it was a night of unparalleled history. For modern dog lovers like us at Dog with Blog, every street-side “mutt” and shelter rescue is beautiful….

Lizzie is fostered in Norwich Norfolk. Lizzie is a medium sized crossbreed aged around four to five years old. Lizzie came into our care around a year ago after we met her on a trip to the Botosani public shelter in Romania. She was scarily emaciated back then and we did wonder if she would…

Okay, I’ll admit that my dog and I are a little late on the Heated Rivalry train. However, after just finishing the series, we are forever changed. Now neither of us can listen to “I’ll Believe in Anything” by Wolf Parade without crying.  Anyway, my dog and I wanted to celebrate this delightful series by…

Not that long ago, a neighbor knocked on my door in a panic. One of her dogs had suddenly collapsed, and she didn’t know what to do. I dropped everything, ran to her house, finding her dog in shock from internal bleeding related to a spleen tumour.  We rushed her poor dog to the emergency…

As I wandered the floor of one of the largest pet industry trade shows, a veterinarian from one of the booths caught my attention and showed me a new dog toothbrush design. I explained that I was attending the trade show as “media”, not as a buyer like most attendees, and that I don’t brush…

Your best defense against kennel nose in dogs is to start when the dog’s a puppy, properly training so that he learns that a kennel, crate, or ex-pen is not a bad thing. Credit: Os Tartarouchos | Getty Images Anyone who has had a dog who was stressed in their crate is sadly familiar with…

I get it how frustrating it can be when you’re ready for bed and your puppy suddenly decides it’s time do zoomies around the living room. Many Dachshund owners are surprised when their pup seems to get a sudden burst of energy in the evening instead of winding down. This behavior is so common it…

If you’re searching for the least aggressive dog breeds, you’re not alone — more families today are prioritizing temperament over looks or size when choosing a dog. The truth is, “aggressive” isn’t a fixed trait. It’s usually the result of poor training, lack of socialization, fear, or even misunderstanding your dog’s signals. So instead of…