Anyone who has owned a dog has wondered this before. Can they actually understand what we as humans are saying?! Some people who’s dogs never listen might not believe this, but dogs do have the ability to learn around 165 words. Obviously shorter words are easier for them. Also words with hard consonants like T…
Dogs are the best for many reasons. But it’s stories like this that make you wonder if they are the greatest animals to every walk this earth. A small dog named Jessica fell off her owners boat in Florida a few weeks ago. The people on the boat didn’t realize what had happened until it…
All this week I have your chance to win tickets to Big Time Rush at the Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater in Bridgeport on Friday, June 24! Just be the first one to get the trivia question right every day at 4pm. Would you have got today’s? Q: 50% of dog owners say their dog loves to do THIS…
This is really a feel good story on so many different levels. About a year ago this one county jail in Utah started letting inmates spend time with unadoptable dogs. The goal was to have them train the dogs so they would be able to get into a home with a family. So far it’s…
This dog is proving why dog’s are man’s best friend. A small dog in Southern California named Rocky protected his owners last week by fighting off a mountain lion they came across. Rocky suffered some wounds from the fight and needed 30 stitches, but after a visit to the vet he is going to recover…
If you have a dog this idea might change your life. In a good way. This isn’t even an ad or anything it’s just such a cool idea. Basically it’s Tinder for dogs. The idea was created by this guy in Toronto. The app is called Pawmates and helps you find other dogs in your…
I love dog stories and this might be the smartest animal in Connecticut.A woman named Joann left her dog Indy with her parents in Chester, CT while she was attending a wedding in Virginia. Her father took the dog out Sunday morning but forgot the leash. The absolute worst feeling when a dog runs away. Luckily…
You’ve probably heard the phrase “a lost dog always finds its way back home” but this story proves it to be true! If you’re a dog owner you understand how scary fireworks can be for dogs. Last weekend down in South Carolina a dog got spooked by the fireworks and ran off. Her owners were…
This story if for all the dog owners looking for fun things to do besides just another walk or hike. Apparently the Mansfield Drive-in Theatre here in Connecticut is allowing you bring your pup along for a movie! The Drive-In has started offering ‘dog tickets’ at their showings. A ticket tickets includes a waste bag…
Q: 52% of Americans allow their dogs to do this. A: Lick their face. Congrats to Karen in Milford who got it right and won a $50 gift card to Stop & Shop! Play again tomorrow afternoon at 4:30pm. I will have a new question and more gift cards. Photo credit: Getty Images