Pumi, American Hairless Terrier and Sloughi - Westminster Kennel Club

3 New Breeds to Compete in 2017 Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show

This year, three newly eligible dog breeds will join the club to compete at the biggest dog show in America – the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show! Before they hit the stage, we’ve gathered some fun facts about each of the unique new breeds. Enjoy, and good luck to all the dogs competing at Madison Square Garden in New York City! Read post »

Happy Thanksgiving from DogWatch Hidden Fences!

In honor of Thanksgiving, we made a video featuring our recipe for a dog-friendly Thanksgiving Feast. As you can see, our DogWatch HQ office dogs loved it!

Click here for a full list of good and bad Thanksgiving foods for dogs.

DogWatch wishes you Happy Thanksgiving, from our family to yours. We are thankful for our families and friends, our fantastic DogWatch Dealers, our wonderful pets and of course, our amazing customers and fans of our blog!

U.S. Army Spc. Kory Wiels and his military working canine Cooper (photo from The U.S. Army), Sergeant Stubby and Nemo

5 Inspiring Stories of War Dogs

Every November 11, our nation honors the brave men and women who went to war to defend our country. The DogWatch team joins in this salute, and thanks all veterans for their courageous service. With so many heroes to praise, we turn our attention to the subject we know best: dogs. Here are the stories of five of these heroic military working dogs, whose bravery, dedication and strength are an inspiration to us all. Read post »

Secret Service book cover and Hurricane posing in front of the White House

Interview with Maria Goodavage, Author of Secret Service Dogs: The Heroes Who Protect the President of the United States

Maria Goodavage author photo credit Laura Altair Hanson

Maria Goodavage (Photo Credit: Laura Altair Hanson)

On the eve of the 2016 Presidential election, DogWatch got the opportunity to speak with best-selling author Maria Goodavage about her new book Secret Service Dogs: The Heroes Who Protect the President of the United States. After chronicling the world of military working dogs in Soldier Dogs and Top Dog: The Story of Marine Hero Lucca, Goodavage focuses her new book on the relatively unknown lives of the dogs and handlers who spend the days patrolling the White House lawn, searching for explosives at campaign events and sniffing passersby along Pennsylvania Avenue. Regardless of who wins today’s Presidential election, these dogs will be there, protecting and serving our nation with pride and dedication. We asked Goodavage about her research, some of the remarkable dogs she profiles in her book, and her own new puppy with a touching connection to one of the many working dogs and handlers she’s met along the way. Read post »