Put this Jenga-playing dog on the guest list for your next party

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Jenga is a stressful game, but rescue dog Spencer keeps it chill.

In an absolutely thrilling video, the good pup attempts to extract a block from a Jenga tower that’s starting to resemble the Leaning Tower of Pisa. But Spencer has no fear — he’s a practiced competitor who’s watched his humans play for a while now. The block comes out, and the tower stays standing.

Spencer, congratulations. Read more…

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No one could make sense of the optical illusion dog. Can you?

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The eye can often be fooled by simple things like the manipulation of light, a change of angles, or a beloved pet.  

Even a photo of what looks like a wildly-deformed dog can mess with your mind.  

And it can also send the web into a frenzy. 

Reddit user, chadwalk posted a photo last week with the title, “Optical Illusion Dog”.  

Image: via Reddit user Chadwalk

At first its hard to decipher what exactly you’re supposed to be looking at. There’s a dog at the front of the picture and the dog in the back looks like its in position that couldn’t possibly make any sense.  Read more…

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Furbo, the bestselling dog camera, is only $169 on Amazon today

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This Black Friday, don’t forget about the most important being in your life — your dog. 

If we could stay home with our dogs at all times, we would, but unfortunately we need to go to work so we can pay for their food and toys. Thanks to the magic of technology, though, we can play with our furry friends all day long. With Furbo, a wifi-enabled camera with two-way audio built to keep tabs on your pet, you can toss them treats from anywhere in the world.

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Family getting you down? Check out these dogs watching the National Dog Show.

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Thanksgiving isn’t always the best of times for everyone. Most of our families can be, at best, difficult at times. 

Some would say that’s a reason why the National Dog Show exists. But those people haven’t seen dogs watching the National Dog Show. 

Because it’s much better. It must be like the Olympics for dogs. 

Many, many people noticed their dogs watching right along as the best of their species competed at the national level. And the best of these people shared pictures to Twitter so we good all see and feel better about the world.

ME: Oh, boy! Time to watch football
DARLA: I wanna watch the dog show
ME: No, it’s football time!
DARLA: WAAAHHH!!! I WANNA WATCH THE DOG SHOW!!!
ME: Oh, alright. Sheesh#NationalDogShow pic.twitter.com/MGcZ3pXvdD

— Lou Brutus (@LouBrutus) November 23, 2017 Read more…

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Get $80 off the PetCube bundle because your pets deserve treats on Black Friday, too

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Black Friday is exciting for humans, but for your pets it’s just another day. If you’re braving the cold, long lines (or hunkering down at your computer scouring our Deals Tracker,) you can keep an eye on your fur babies, as well as reward them for their patience and cuteness, with the PetCube Bites camera and treat dispenser.

If you haven’t seen this device yet—in our writeup, on Ellen, or on Kickstarter — it’s a total game changer. The smartphone-connected camera allows you to check in on your pets when you’re not at home, and even talk to them with two-way audio. Plus, with the PetCube Bites, you can add treats to the internal container and the PetCube will toss them to your pet on command (or you can set up a schedule in the app.) You get to stay connected to your pet no matter where you are—working late, out to dinner, or in line at TargetRead more…

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Sad chow chow pup misses her human mom so much, all she can do is cry about it

Warning: grab your tissue boxes people because this video will tug at your heartstrings. 
An adorable chow chow was super bummed due to the three-week absence of her loving pet parent. To cheer the pup up, the woman’s daughter set up a FaceT…

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If you’re single, get a dog — it could make you live longer

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A huge study out of Sweden provides some major fodder for your “pro” column about getting a dog. 

Researchers from Uppsala University in Sweden found that dog owners have better cardiovascular health compared to those without pooches — and live longer.

The research published Friday in the Scientific Reports journal looked at benefits of dog ownership and found the friendly pets may help reduce risk of cardiovascular disease, other health problems, and  even death. 

Even more telling was the reduced death risk for those living alone. Single? Get a dog to stave off death. Read more…

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