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Jen Reeder

Why I’m Excited for the DWAA Writing Competition – And Why You Should Be Too!

Each year, I get excited about the annual writing competition hosted by the Dog Writers Association of America. At its core, the DWAA Writing Competition is all about celebrating outstanding media that involves dogs. It’s…

Contest News | August 12, 2018

Theo Bernstein

Cunning Corgis

The Most Magical Dogs in the Universe Introduction: What is a Corgi? Presenting the most magical kind of dog to step paw in this universe: The Corgi! If you want to learn more about this…

Young Writers on the Web | August 9, 2018

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Kendle Frank

Dunkin’ Dogs

Barker Days in Parker, Colorado Ending the summer off with a bang isn’t just for the humans in Parker, Colorado, it’s also for all our four-legged friends! At the end of the swimming season the…

Young Writers on the Web | August 9, 2018

Ranny Green

Should You Vaccinate Your Dog?

Reprinted with permission from GoodNewsForPets.com Vaccinate or titer? You’ll want to read this when it’s time for your dog to have a booster shot. It can be complicated, or not! Should you vaccinate your dog?…

Health | August 9, 2018

Jen Reeder

DWAA Writing Competition Is Open!

The Dog Writers Association of America’s annual writing contest is open for entries! Journalists, authors, bloggers, photographers, illustrators and editors can compete in a variety of categories for the coveted Maxwell Medallion, named for dog…

Contest News | August 7, 2018

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Nikolas Anthony Klimenko

Atlas

Atlas so kind, always sweet and happy. When someone was happy, Atlas waggled. When someone suffered, Atlas suffered and, Always tried to make it better. His joy, happiness, and love were as contagious as pink…

Loss | July 5, 2018

Jen Reeder

Jen Reeder named Power of Pink Honoree by Germinder + Associates

Journalist Reeder Named #Germinder20 #PowerofPinkHonoree Honoree Story Focuses On A Family Legacy of Journalism & Storytelling (Kansas City, MO and New York – July 2, 2018) Germinder + Associates has named Jen Reeder, journalist and…

Member News | July 2, 2018

Jen Reeder

Message from DWAA President Jen Reeder in Response to the Capital Gazette Shooting

I’ve been reeling from the journalists being gunned down in Maryland and I’m sure all of you have been, too. I just want to send love and support to all of our members and colleagues.…

Leadership | June 29, 2018

Kendle Frank

What I’ve Learned from Smudge, Lola, and Dewey

Dogs have been humanity’s loyal companions for thousands of years. They’ve been my best friends since I was 2 years old. I can’t remember a time when canines weren’t a part of my life and…

Young Writers on the Web | June 22, 2018

Jayson Kimberly

A Passion for Helping Pooches

When I first saw Booker in a Facebook post, he was in bad shape. His leg was bloody, and he looked very sad. He was a stray who had been attacked by other dogs and…

Young Writers on the Web | June 8, 2018

Daly Dodsworth

Full Circle

My name is Daly Dodsworth, and I am thirteen years old. Three and a half years ago, I was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes, an incurable disease caused by the failure of the pancreas by…

Young Writers on the Web | June 6, 2018

Jen Reeder

Dr. Marty Becker’s new book is out!

Dr. Marty Becker inspired DWAA members with his rousing keynote address at DWAA’s Awards Banquet earlier this year … now he’s going to inspire readers with his new book “From Fearful to Fear Free: A…

Member News | April 17, 2018