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The 3rd annual American Cancer Society (ACS) 'Bark for Life' is making a drastic change and in my opinion it's for the better. In the past 'Bark for Life' was a 'Relay'. This year it's an 'Event', instead of seeing who finishes first there will be look-a-like, talent and other contests. The other good news is the entry fee dropped drastically check it out.

That's right! Texas is in the Top 10 pooch-friendly states according to a recent survey that kept track of seven loving behaviors towards our dogs.

There are a lot of people - myself included - who are compelled to get a dog based on their appearance alone. But there are a lot of different factors to consider when choosing a new pooch for your family, and there's a new study that gives us an idea of what breeds may or may not be a natural fit in your home.

Imagine instead of waking up to a whimpering dog with the need to pee, hearing a Siri-like voice uttering the words, "Would you please get your lazy butt out of bed and let me outside?" That day may not be too far off.

I believe that dogs are the most honest and cannot lie to save their lives. In this video compilation you'll see eleven dogs give themselves away just by their adorable guilty faces. Check it out.

If you've ever owned a puppy you know it can be a daunting task to potty train them. They have to learn to hold it, not go on the carpet and to let you know when they need to go outside. That's a lot of stuff for a puppy.

Most any of us that have pets know you can't leave food unattended and within reach or it will be gone when you get back. The dog in this video can't wait for his owner to walk off so he can grab a bread crisp off the table.

Animals become so much a part of our families we often treat them as if they were human. Apparently, they to believe they are human. These dogs in this video make wonderful parent substitutes/baby sitters.

This officer wasn't just going for a late night swim when he decided to get into the harbor.

What animal is the sneakiest thief? You can make that decision after you check out this cute video of animals trying to be sneaky thieves. I vote for dogs to win, because they wag their tails while committing their act of thievery. Check it out.

When you live with bigger siblings it's the law of attrition. You've got to learn to be fast and maybe a little sneaky. This little dog gets the jump on the big dogs when it comes to getting his treat.

We all enjoy having a workout companion. Someone who keeps us honest and provides a little competition is wonderful when you are trying to stay in shape. In this particular case that companion is a tiny chihuahua.