Having a dog is undeniably one of the best joys of life (you know, aside from the fact that you’re constantly on the hunt for the best carpet cleaner for pets.) Dogs can quickly become part of the family and for most, even become the BFF you’ve always wanted. Though […]

Your dog’s safety should be a priority — as one would strive to child-proof a home, it also makes sense to dog-proof your canine’s space. Kimberlee Tolentino suggests using barriers within your space to keep your pet safe. “Barriers are things like baby gates, dog crates, and play pens. These […]

You love your dog. They spend all their time living in the moment, content with belly rubs and spending quality time with their favorite human. Because they add so much joy to your life, you no doubt want to keep them safe in return. But training your dog is more […]

There are over 10 million households with dogs in them in the UK, so it’s fair to say that as a nation we love our furry companions. They become an integral part of our family dynamics, and often are the most spoiled member of the family. Recent research from Studio […]

Owner and trainer at Pawsitively Canine in Coldstream Lisa Davis poses for a photo with her dog Piper. Image Credit: SUBMITTED/BCSPCA December 08, 2022 – 3:44 PM A dog training business in Coldstream has earned the B.C. SPCA’s seal of approval. Pawsitively Canine received the the SPCA’s AnimalKind accreditation, becoming […]

A Glenmore man who shot his family’s dog in the spring of 2020 “so he didn’t have to shoot his mother or anyone else,” landed in trouble again this past summer for threatening to kill police officers.   Joshua Wayne Oakley was found not criminally responsible for harassment in April […]

Corry Area Intermediate School is using its winnings from a recent “How Cool is Your School?” contest, which is sponsored by Erie News Now, to help the Corry Police Department work toward establishing a K-9 unit. As first-place winners in the competition, CAIS receives a $5,000 TV ad campaign for […]

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FORT ATKINSON (WKOW) — A Fort Atkinson dog trainer has been sentenced after two dogs died in her care, according to Wisconsin court records. Tammy Flemming, who owned Herman’s Hangout, was sentenced to six months in jail and she must pay over $3,600 in restitutions to the victim. She is also […]

Sign up for a full digest of all the best opinions of the week in our Voices Dispatches email Sign up to our free weekly Voices newsletter Humans “surprisingly” struggle to identify aggressive behavior in dogs and in other people, according to a new study that may help reduce dog-biting […]