Dogs

Some Marijuana-Derived Treatments Aim To Soothe Skittish Pets

12:43pm July 04, 2017

by Ingfei Chen

If your pooch runs, howls or hides at the first sound of fireworks, you're not alone. Noise-related phobia is common, veterinarians say. Could cannabidiol oil soothe your sensitive beast?

Zindler expresses shock at her pup's confident plop — in the middle of the competition.

National

PHOTOS: Meet Martha, World's Ugliest Dog

3:05pm June 24, 2017

by Colin Dwyer

At least that's the assessment of judges in Petaluma, Calif., where the mastiff took the crown at this year's World's Ugliest Dog Contest. And she defeated some formidable pupposition (also pictured).

Daily News

Forsyth Humane Society Aims To Find More Animals Good Homes

5:13am June 19, 2017

by David Ford

Last August, after nearly three decades in a cramped, 1,800 square foot facility, the Forsyth Humane Society moved into a new, 10,000 square foot location on Country Club Road in Winston-Salem

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Older adults who own dogs walk more than those who don't own dogs, and that they're moving at a good clip, a study finds.

Dog Owners Walk 22 Minutes More Per Day. And Yes, It Counts As Exercise

6:36pm June 12, 2017

by Allison Aubrey

A new study finds dog owners on average walk 22 more minutes more per day compared to people without dogs. The benefits of walking include a lower risk of heart disease and premature death.

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Researcher Alexandra Horowitz plays with her dogs Finnegan and Upton. She studies how dog's sense of smell influences their view of the world.

Learn To Sniff Like A Dog And Experience The World In A New Way

7:56am June 08, 2017

by Alexandra Horowitz

We humans think we don't have a very good sense of smell. But psychologist Alexandra Horowitz says dogs can show us how to train our noses so they give us a window into a secret world.

Oh, who are we kidding. We can't just leave it there: Here's a close-up of the indomitable pup's fateful tumble.

National

WATCH: Olly The Terrier Face-Plants His Way To Dog Show Glory

1:32pm March 13, 2017

by Colin Dwyer

The Jack Russell terrier wasn't exactly the most skilled dog at the Crufts dog show's skills competition Friday. But he was by far the most memorable.

The dogs that race in the Iditarod are well-trained and competitive. And, you know, sometimes they're a bit derpy looking.

National

NPR News Nuggets: This One's For The Dogs

8:03am March 11, 2017

by Wynne Davis

Here's a quick roundup of some of the mini-moments you may have missed on this week's Morning Edition.

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Dog owners should think about end-of-life care for their pets.

When You Love An Old Dog, Managing Care Can Be A Challenge

1:21pm February 25, 2017

by Preeti N. Malani

Aging dogs often need extra medical care. But there comes a time to be realistic about what can and can't be done, veterinarians say. The pet's comfort is paramount.

Rumor the German shepherd basks in the attention after winning Best In Show at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show on Tuesday. She beat out a field of more than 2,800 dogs to take the top prize.

National

PHOTOS: At Westminster, Rumor Wins — But They're All Good Dogs

11:50am February 15, 2017

by Colin Dwyer

More than 2,800 dogs competed at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. Just one — a German shepherd named Rumor — walked away with Best in Show. But let's not forget to relish the pictures.

Winston prepares for the hunt. Sure, he's adorable. But can he learn to sniff out fancy truffles?

Science

When Man's Best Friend Is The Worst At Truffle Hunting

8:22am February 09, 2017

by Juno DeMelo

Truffles are a culinary delicacy that sell for big bucks — and some dogs have long been bred specifically to sniff them out. But could any old dog be trained to pick up this lucrative new trick?