Bay Area Soldier Reunites With Puppy He Adopted In Iraq

Bay Area Soldier Reunites With Puppy He Adopted In Iraq:



A dog that comforted U.S. forces in Iraq arrived at San Francisco International Airport Thursday and reunited with his loyal Bay Area solider.

Mandatory Airport Potty Areas for Dogs

Mandatory Airport Potty Areas for Dogs:



Thanks to a federal regulation, all airports in the United States that service over 10,000 passengers per year will have a pet relief area in every terminal by this August. Many transportation hubs have added potty spaces in the last few years, but the looming deadline means many shiny new relief areas are popping up all over the country in 2016.

Swedish Restaurants Add Canine Menu

Swedish Restaurants Add Canine Menu:



Now that it's spring time in New York, I know I'll be seeing many dogs sitting by their families on outdoor restaurant patios. When I go with one of my pups, I'll give them a few bites from my dish or a roll from the bread basket. Many eateries welcome pets here, but only a few offer items specifically for them.

Dogs Take Over the Pilot Seat

Dogs Take Over the Pilot Seat:



Mark Vette, an animal behaviorist from New Zealand, who made a splash a few years back by training dogs to drive cars, has taken his skills to a new height and has now successfully trained dogs to not just co-pilot, but to actually pilot planes. As with his driving “dare” he has taken on this newest challenge to promote the talents and adoptability of shelter dogs, certainly a noble cause. You have to watch this video to see how successful, he and his team of trainers, were.

Disappearing Treats

Disappearing Treats:



Magician Jose Ahonen made treats disappear right in front of dogs’ noses. When I watched videos of his work, I saw dogs who understood that a treat had been there and that it MUST still be nearby. Their reactions made it clear that they knew the treat had gone missing.