University of Nebraska Opens Dog Behavior Lab

The University of Nebraska has announced a new research facility that will focus on the study of dog behavior.  The Canine Cognition and Human Interaction Lab is part of the Department of Psychology.  It will conduct a series of research studies involving dog behavior and psychology, and also investigate how

Fear Free Veterinary Practice Certification Available in 2018

It was recently announced that the Fear Free certification program, which has already certified more than 20,000 veterinary professionals as individuals, will expand to offer a veterinary practice certification in April 2018. The Fear Free program is designed to eliminate the anxiety and stress associated with veterinary visits, creating a better

PetSmart Opening Boutique Grooming Salons

PetSmart has announced that it is in the process of rolling out a line of stand-alone boutique grooming salons that are not housed within a PetSmart retail store.  These new salons will be branded as The Groomery by PetSmart.  The first five salons have either newly opened (New York City

Petco App Will Pay You for Pet Selfies

This may sound too good to be true, but Petco has announced that its new Heads & Tails app will reward owners who upload selfies with their pet.  The selfie needs to receive at least 100 “likes” during the calendar month to qualify.  Once it achieves this level of popularity,

Nestle Purina PetCare to Open New Facility

Nestle Purina PetCare has announced plans to build a $320 million manufacturing and distribution center in Hartwell, Georgia.  The factory is expected to add 240 new jobs over the next five years to the Purina workforce (which currently boasts more than 8,000 employees).  Purina hasn’t opened a new U.S. factory

American Kennel Club Humane Fund Scholarships

The American Kennel Club Humane Fund is once again offering scholarships to full time students pursuing education in a field that promotes responsible pet ownership.  The AKC will award five John D. Spurling Scholarships ($2,000 each) to students with a strong academic record, community experience with responsible pet ownership, and