American Kennel Club Opens

The world’s largest and oldest not-for-profit all-breed registry is founded.

First Guide Dog School for the Blind

The very first school to teach dogs to help blind people navigate the world was started in Nashville, Tennessee. It was relocated to New Jersey two years later.

National Dog Day Invented

This was the day that National Dog Day was invented by Colleen Paige who chose August 26 because that was the day her family brought home her first dog.

Dog Myths Revealed

It is a myth that dogs are color blind. They can actually see in color but not as vividly as humans.

There are numerous ways you can adopt a dog. You can adopt from your local rescue shelter or pet store%2c and you can even look online for dogs that are in need of a home. There may be a local breeder looking for people to adopt their puppies.

In the United States there are about 190 dog breeds. Worldwide there are about 360 dog breeds.

Determine if you are willing to take on the responsibility of having a dog such as feeding%2c walking%2c vet and grooming visits. If so%2c then determine if you want a big or small dog%2c or a shedding or hypoallergenic dog and look for breeds that fit your needs.

There are some pet friendly restaurants that will occasionally host a yappy hour%2c for you to enjoy some snacks with your friends and their pets. Take your furry friend out to socialize and play with other dogs at yappy hour.

What better day to adopt a furry friend than on National Dog Day? Take a trip to your local shelter and go look for your new best friend.

Show your pup you love them by giving them their favorite treats%2c going on lots of walks or playing at the dog park.

Our relationships with our dogs brings positive feelings%2c increased activity%2c affection and security. Coming home to a dog helps to relieve stress.

They give soothing abilities and are there to comfort us when we are sad. They are used as therapy dogs to soothe soldiers and people suffering from PTSD.

Dogs love us more than they love themselves. They are always happy to see us and would risk their lives to protect their humans.