Gracie is a Border Collie with a very unusual dog. She keeps wildlife and humans a safe distance from each other at Glacier National Park. She also helps deter predator/human encounters! Nicknamed the “Bark Ranger”, Gracie can been seen at work on her Instagram page where National Park Services (NPS) regularly shares videos of her…
A Belgian Malinois named Monkey has learned to pee in the toilet just like a person. Not only does he lift the lid first, but he makes sure to aim properly and then put the lid down again before flushing! Monkey’s video has gotten millions of views for good reason. Viewers are completely in awe…
Toy dog breeds are tiny, agile and adorable. But fit for police duty? It doesn’t spring first to mind, but in Japan small breeds have been part of Japanese police departments for 21 years! A toy poodle named Hannah recently joined police in Okayama, western Japan after passing a rigorous test. She joins other small…
Italy’s Coast Guard has K9 lifeguards who can leap from helicopters or speeding boats to aid swimmers in trouble. The Newfoundland dogs have a minimum of three years training before they can jump from moving transports and are considered expert rescuers. Their tremendous strength and swimming ability means these dogs can paddle to shore with…
As dogs have become companion animals and further away from their traditional work roles as hunters, trackers and herders, many dogs don’t have a regular outlet to channel their natural abilities and energy. Dog sports fill that gap. From nose work to agility, to surfing and dock jumping, canine-related sports encourage dogs to utilize their…
Ali the dog knows how to do yoga, water the garden, decorate the Christmas tree. In fact, she loves doing everything her mom does. The high-energy dog is trained by Daniela Carrerra, who is a dog trainer. Carrerra adopted Ali to train her as a service dog and she now takes Ali everywhere she goes….
An adorable Chihuahua named Joya is winning the hearts of dog lovers with her wonderful routine of Swan Lake with her human, Karin Bauman. While performing the routine in Germany, the tiny dog prances around the arena. Joya adorably prances around the arena, twirling alongside Karin, who is dressed in a ballerina’s tutu. Joya weaves…
Secret may be an Australian Shepherd, but she can Irish dance! Watch as she follows along with her mom (and trainer), Mary in an Irish jig! View this post on Instagram A post shared by Mary & Secret (@my_aussie_gal) And here is the pair doing a different version of their Irish jig. Mary shares many…
Paige the Border Collie can do just about everything around the house, including feeding the cat! Watch as she gets her mom out of bed, makers her breakfast and much more!
Skiffle and trainer Lucy Creek are veterans of the Crufts Freestyle Heelwork to Music competition. After 5 years of attending, they put on this wonderful show in 2019. With Irish flute in hand and snout, the pair danced around the auditorium to a Celtic medley of tunes to the delight of the audience. Take a…
Border Collies and Belgian Malinois are often the featured dance partners at canine freestyle competitions. So we love it when we see other breeds taking centre stage. Unkas is a Papillon from Russia who performs with his handler Irina Efremova. During the FCI Dog Dance World Championship held in Moscow in 2016 they competed in…
Jump the Border Collie and and Lucie Plevova put on a winning performance with this magical routine that reminds of a classic Hollywood musical! The pair took to the stage in the International Freestyle Heelwork to Music competition at Crufts in 2018 and won top prize. (Judges awarded Plevova and Jump 9.41 out of 10…
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