Stranger Things fans bid goodbye to their favorite characters from Hawkins, Indiana, on December 31. Here at Woof Republic, we’re pretty heartbroken that the writers decided to kill off Eleven (unless, of course, Mike’s very hopeful theory turns out to be true). For one, we think Eleven deserved a happy ending, and we adore the…
Residents and animal welfare volunteers in Chandigarh held a peaceful protest in Sector 17 over the weekend. They are concerned about recent dog-catching drives by the Municipal Corporation, which they believe are not following proper rules. People from different parts of the city joined together to ask for better treatment of community dogs and more transparency from the authorities. …
For the past couple of years, I’ve rung in the New Year by eating one of my favorite foods, a full platter of shrimp cocktail. And no, I don’t share. (Luckily for me, I married someone who hates shrimp, so I don’t even look selfish when eating my shellfish). Well, I should clarify that I…
Train your dog for snow in Winter. Trips to the hills are popular for many pet owners, but traveling in cold weather needs more preparation than just bringing extra clothes. Snow, low temperatures, and new terrain can be difficult for dogs if they are not ready. It is important to train and condition your dog…
Once your dog has their vaccinations, it’s time to head over to the local dog park and have plenty of puppy playdates. This will help improve Fido’s confidence around other dogs. If your pup is uncomfortable around other furry friends, they might become anxious and aggressive when interacting with dogs. Basically, your dog will be…
Dancing with the Stars contestant and social media influencer Alix Earle shared some exciting news this Christmas. On December 25, Earle took to her TikTok account to reveal she officially adopted her beloved foster dog, Asia. Earle broke the big news to the adorable pit bull, who was wearing a beautiful pink sweater, by reading…
With 2026 right around the corner, you might be racking your brain with what your New Year’s Resolution should be. There are the obvious ones, like going to the gym more and spending less time on social media. But here at Woof Republic, we think a great New Year’s resolution involves not only helping yourself,…
“The dog flu and the people flu are not related. It’s not zoonotic. Meaning dogs can’t pass the flu to their owners. And owners can’t pass the flu to the dog,” said Dr. Malone. The vet said, however, that our pups can get their version of the flu. According to Dr. Malone, symptoms to look…
Teaching Leave-It: How Dogs Learn to Disengage and Choose You Instead In the previous blog, Dog Trainer in Kansas City Explains Why Your Dog Isn’t Listening, we focused on building attention and engagement through hand-feeding and structured games. That foundation matters, because a dog cannot ignore distractions or make good choices if they don’t already…
Here at Woof Republic, we’re big fans of Meghan Markle because of how much she adores her furry friends. We’d argue she’s one of the biggest dog lovers in Hollywood. Don’t believe us? Well, People magazine reported that Professor Noel Fitzpatrick shared that Markle and her husband, Prince Harry, showed off their devotion to their…
