Aaron Lovelace spent a day searching after being told by trainer Sienna Holcomb that Shiloh and another dog, Ruger, had vanished while she cleaned a crate. The Harford County Sheriff's Office is investigating; a third dog, Benji, was later found emaciated and was put down. Read On…
Dog Training Education Month in February emphasizes owner education and training to strengthen bonds between dogs and people and to increase the likelihood that dogs remain in loving, permanent homes. Read On…
An employee at Paws Pet Resort in Sioux Falls accused the facility’s head trainer, Sami Jo, of using harsh techniques that left dogs whimpering and distressed; the resort says it follows positive reinforcement methods. Read On…
Gateway Theatre’s holiday staging of Annie will feature three live dogs alternating as Sandy, trained with reward-based methods by Rebecca Jennings of Pooch Positive and accredited by the BC SPCA. Read On…
The New Leash on Life program pairs shelter dogs pulled from kill lists with incarcerated handlers at the Louisiana Correctional Institute for Women in St. Gabriel. After roughly a year, 18 dogs have completed the program’s 144-hour curriculum and are ready for adoption. Read On…
As the first blast of winter's chill reached Auburn, New York, local officials and animal-welfare advocates have received complaints that dogs lack adequate shelter. Thomas W. Adessa of the New York State Humane Association is involved in responding to those reports. Read On…
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…
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…
Trainers and a veterinarian outline behavioral and physiological signs that a dog may not be enjoying a holiday party and recommend removing the dog to a calm space or arranging alternate care. Read On…
A family surrendered a blind senior dog to a shelter and veterinarians removed the animal's eyes, according to Newsweek. The episode highlights difficult decisions shelters face when animals arrive with complex medical needs. Read On…