This amazing dog is dancing the Merengue!  While its not sanctioned Freestyle, this dog struts her stuff with her partner.  Her merengue dancing skills are above average for people and stellar for dogs!  Certainly a viral video worth a watch!

During the transportation of a Lab/Shephard mix named Daisy from Syracuse to San Diego, Continental Airlines managed to lose the dog.  Daisy broke free from her crate in Newark while transferring her between planes.  Daisy has been spotted in Newark over the past two weeks but has not been captured yet.  The airlines offered Daisy's family $1000 to make up for losing their beloved pet. 

If your pup has a few pounds too many and you need to keep her entertained, there is still a way to use a KONG.  KONGs can still be a great way to engage your dog without putting on the pounds.  Below are a few ways to substitute ingredients to make the KONG a more healthy treat.  You can use the same stuffing techniques used in the Easy Stuffing, Moderate Stuffing and Diffi

If your dog is breezing through the KONG Stuffing Easy and KONG Stuffing Moderate levels its time to step up your game.   A dog that can quickly munch down a frozen KONG needs some serious stuffing.  Below are a few things to make the game a little more difficult.

So your puppy has made it past the Easy KONG Stuffing and is able to pull the treats out in a matter of mere seconds.  Congrats, you have a smart pup with a strong mouth so now you must make the KONG a little more challenging.  With a little preparation you can keep the KONG an entertaining tool that keeps your dog busy.  Below are some techniques to give your dog a moderate challenge while playing with their KONG.

Scientists found a genetic mutation that is linked to Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinoses in American Staffordshire Terriers and American Pit Bull Terriers.  The gene mutation causes NCL which leads to neurological deterioration and eventually death.  The isolation of a gene or genetic mutation is often the first phase in developing increased screening and finding cures for illnesses. 

Learning to read is difficult and some children have a harder time than others.  Programs like the Delta Society have found that having animals around can actually help children, particularly those with disabilities, learn.  The thought is that having the presence of a dog is calming allowing children to focus more on the task at hand.  Many libraries and schools are now taking heed and bringing dogs in for special reading times.  If it works so well for them why not try it at home. 

Leptospirosis is a severe and contagious bacterial infection that is often fatal.  The illness is most often contracted from mouse and rat urine or standing water but can be caught from other animals like raccoons, skunks, squirrels, opossums, or deer.  Recently there has been an outbreak in Detroit with the most recent case being a healthy Golden Retriever that passed this week from the illness.