A proposal in Delaware would make it mandatory for owners to walk dogs at least three times a day, with a $579 fine for those who do not comply, a plan supported by People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals as a way to curb boredom, anxiety and bladder stress in dogs. Read On…
A funding setback at the Rescue 22 Foundation has interrupted placement of service dogs for veterans, a blow that U.S. Marine veteran Kelsey Lainhart says has tangible consequences for those recovering from battlefield injuries. Read On…
Researchers analyzing 850 dogs say brain size has grown in modern breeds compared with ancient types, a change they link to more complex social environments and interactions with people. Read On…
John DeCando has filled his Paterson office floor to ceiling with wrapped boxes containing pet food, wet food cans, tennis balls and toys as he prepares 500 gift packages for families who struggle to feed their dogs and cats. Read On…
A first-floor blaze in a Middleborough condominium shortly before 10 a.m. Sunday left one person dead, three people injured and four animals dead; in the afternoon a three-year-old child was struck and killed by a car in Sandwich on Cape Cod. Read On…
The Association for Professional Dog Training International based in Lexington, KY, designates January as International Train Your Dog Month to encourage professional training and deepen bonds between dogs and owners. Read On…
At Art Basel in Miami, Beeple unveiled 'Regular Animals', a provocative installation that reimagines Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg and Andy Warhol as robot dogs that poop pictures. Read On…
Clara, a TikTok user known as @claras.canineacademy, shared a simple hack on day 22 for turning empty cardboard tubes and scraps of clothing into engaging, budget-friendly dog toys. Read On…
A Douglas County judge has ordered former dog trainer Haden Dorsey to pay more than $15,000 in restitution after a no-contest plea to two misdemeanor animal-abuse counts tied to dogs entrusted to Black Oak Retrievers in Roseburg. Read On…
An international citizen‑science study conducted in five countries identified three cognitive traits that distinguish 11 rare label‑learning dogs: curiosity, targeted focus and inhibitory control, researchers said. Read On…