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The Dogington Post is proud to do for the dog world what other great online newspapers have done for the dog-eat-dog world. We will show you who's bark is worse than their bite, who is most likely to be the leader of the pack, and who is the next bitch headed for stardom! A parody, but paws a moment. Along with all the fun, you'll find valuable information, heartfelt inspiration, and a..
The Dogington Post
17h ago
A dog walker in her twenties was attacked and mauled to death while out walking a group of dogs. Another woman required medical treatment from dog bites. The London-born 28-year-old victim was attacked in Caterham just before 14:45 GMT on January 12. After receiving care for dog bites, the second woman was later released from ..read more
The Dogington Post
1d ago
According to a recent study, large dog breeds are better behaved and likely to be less aggressive than small breeds. Researchers at the University of Sao Paulo studied 665 pet dogs from 57 breeds, all varying in size. The dog owners filled out online questionnaires about themselves, the traits of their dog, and the dog’s ..read more
The Dogington Post
2d ago
As of December 7, 2022, a Chihuahua from Ohio was officially recognized as the oldest dog in the world at 23 years and 43 days old. Spike, who is named after the well-known Tom and Jerry cartoon character, is just 9 inches (22.86 cm) and 12.9 pounds tall (5.85 kg). Spike’s owner, Rita Kimball, had ..read more
The Dogington Post
1w ago
Just like boot camps for humans, board-and-train facilities exist for dogs. For owners that are having a hard time training their dogs, board and train facilities may be the answer. Owners of dogs are guaranteed a well-behaved dog at the end of a stay of two weeks or more when they entrust their pets to ..read more
The Dogington Post
1w ago
URL, a former “pound puppy,” passed away at age 7. URL attracted fame nationwide for his job at a Utah sheriff’s office sniffing out electronic gadgets that frequently carried child pornography and other criminal activities. In January of last year, the black lab left the force and began residing with his handler. According to the ..read more
The Dogington Post
1w ago
In a study published on January 15 in the journal Human-Animal Interactions, researchers found that toddlers can extend their empathy to animals. The new peer-reviewed study, which sought to understand whether children can help dogs willingly, found that toddlers were not only able to understand the dogs’ needs but also were ready and able to ..read more
The Dogington Post
1w ago
A common issue in dogs is urinary incontinence or the unintentional passing of urine. It happens for many reasons. A dog may become unable to regulate its bladder as a result of aging, disease, fear, or hyperactivity. When a dog has a urinary tract infection or is recovering from surgery, incontinence may also occur as ..read more
The Dogington Post
2w ago
Before relocating to North Carolina, Charlie Thronson was taking his dogs, Theo and Sweet Pea, for one more stroll in Murray Park. After his walk, Thronson says he was 50 yards away when the unthinkable occurred. “Out of the blue comes this large terrier, 80–90 pounds, it attacked me and one of my dogs… I ..read more
The Dogington Post
2w ago
January is National Walk Your Dog Month! If you’re starting your fitness New Year’s Resolution, now is the right time to get off your sofa and take your dog out for a walk. You’ll have exercise, and your dog will too. However, if you’re living in Detroit, you’re may be living in one of the ..read more
The Dogington Post
2w ago
An Illinois family has reunited with their dog that had been lost since a barn fire occurred on their property in early December. Ollie, a German shepherd/golden retriever mix, was last seen 62 miles from his house in December after going missing following a barn fire. Family members assumed they were being interviewed on January ..read more