On this day 62 years ago a small, former Moscow street dog became a worldwide celebrity. That fame came at the cost of her life. On November 3, 1957, Laika became the first creature from earth to enter space. As part of the Soviet space program she was one of numerous formally homeless dogs used…
Author: Tony
I consider myself a professional dog enthusiast. I spend as much time as I can working with and learning about man's (and woman's) best friends. I try to explore and share as many of the events, activities, and interactions with dogs as I can, especially the things I do with my furry family members.
Hitting the Books
Ever wonder what’s going on in your dog’s head? How about in their heart? Several new books look at that special bond between people and pooches.
New Memorial to Vietnam-era K9s
A new memorial has opened in Groveport Ohio dedicated to the Military Working Dogs of Vietnam. You can read about it here.
Last Stop
The final stop on The American Canine’s big European adventure takes to a beautiful city with a big love for dogs.
This Place Rings a Bell
One of the most important figures in dog training made his groundbreaking behavior discovery in Saint Petersburg, Russia and in more recent times, the former Leningrad was known as a heaven on earth to stray dogs. We learned a little about both those chapters in the city’s history as well as exploring some current canine…
