On Dec. 12, 2023, a murder‑suicide at the Specter K-9 boarding and training facility in Catskill left two employees dead and the suspected shooter deceased from a self-inflicted wound, authorities said. Read On…
Miranda, a trainer at All Stage Canine Development, told KCRA that owners should begin obedience and grooming routines well before holiday guests arrive, and she used service dog Cooper to show how to introduce handling at home. Read On…
On a rainy morning in December, Echo, a 3-year-old husky-shepherd mix, began training at a Fort Pierce park to sniff out gopher tortoise shells, led by trainer Gerry-Anna Jones of Goldstar Puppy Academy and the Gopher Tortoise Alliance. Read On…
A short video captures an American Bully named Fred repeatedly failing to catch a thrown toy while his owner urges him on, highlighting the comic side of basic dog training. Read On…
A new 1851 Franchise survey maps the pet-care franchising landscape for 2026, detailing business models such as mobile groomers and multi-service campuses and outlining expected footprints and costs as demand grows. Read On…
Canyon News Beverly Hills lists Sit Means Sit Dog Training Madison, Wunderdog Dog Training Madison and The Dog Den as Madison's top three dog trainers, noting their different approaches to obedience, behavior and engagement. Read On…
A Dec. 4 gathering at Logan Correctional Center brought 40 incarcerated trainers together for a 12-hour reunion with service dogs they helped raise and train, as the Helping PAWS program connected dogs such as Teddy with new owners. Read On…
The Craven County Sheriff's Office charged 31-year-old James Cody Laurine with felony animal cruelty after a veterinarian reported a dog’s injuries were inconsistent with the owner’s story; the animal required surgery and was released for further care. Read On…
James Cody Laurine, 31, was arrested on Dec. 19 and charged with felony animal cruelty after a New Bern veterinarian flagged injuries to a dog that officials say were inconsistent with a reported training incident. Read On…
A dog in Chicago tested positive for rabies, the first rabid dog reported in Cook County in 61 years. The animal had shown escalating behavioral problems, bit a person in December and was euthanized after reviews by public health officials. Read On…