Dog Stories

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 »

Justin Gatlin and Missy Franklin poses with puppies! Copyright NBCUniversal

2016 Summer Olympians and Their Pets

The 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil officially kick off tonight with the Opening Ceremony. We’re excited to watch all the Olympians compete for gold, and to get to know more about the amazing athletes and their sports.

Many Olympians are also animal lovers, and gain inspriation and support from their loyal, loving pets during all those grueling hours of training. Here are eight such Olympians and their adorable pets!
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DogWatch Dog Moms

5 Reasons Why Dog Moms are Wonderful

This Mother’s Day, the DogWatch Hidden Fences team wants to celebrate a special breed of moms. Here are five reasons why we love all the dedicated, diligent and delightful Dog Moms out there, presented by the dogs of DogWatch!

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Damon in front - Sled Dogs in Wallgau Bavaria

5 Amazing Facts About Sled Dogs

In honor of Alaska’s famous annual Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race, we bring you 5 remarkable facts about sled dogs. While we recognize that the Iditarod is a difficult, challenging and sometime dangerous endeavor for the dogs, it draws upon a long and storied tradition of dog and human partnerships. From historic race teams to legendary dogs who saved an entire city, these stories showcase the inspiring and indefatigable spirit of these amazing dogs.
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