Believe in Dog training in The Heights urged Houston pet owners to prepare homes and give dogs a quiet retreat during holiday gatherings, offering practical steps to reduce stress and prevent accidents. Read On…
The American Kennel Club notes that several herding breeds are among the most popular U.S. dogs in 2024 and urges owners to provide daily exercise and mental outlets to prevent problem behaviors. 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…
Alexis Gibson pleaded guilty in November 2024 to animal cruelty in the death of one puppy, Indie. The case ended with a guilty plea, a suspended sentence and disagreement over the absence of jail time. Read On…
Behaviorists say senior dogs remain capable learners; changes in environment, routine or health can prompt new behaviours, which owners can address through enrichment and gentle training. Read On…
The Siloam Springs facility of Joint Forces K9 Group says it has trained 1,000 dogs, offering professional training and boarding designed to address behavioral problems and support stronger owner–dog bonds. Read On…
Veterinary behaviorists and trainers often recommend head halters because they give handlers directional control over a dog’s movement, offering an alternative to traditional collars for dogs that pull or act aggressively. Read On…
On Manhattan’s Upper West Side, the author and her husband prepared their anxious, medicated dog Marvin for the arrival of a new baby, describing how the dog adjusted to city life and the household’s three-animal dynamic. 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 Reddit user says they declined a friend's request to cover professional cleaning after two large dogs left hair throughout a home and a German Shepherd urinated on the porch during a five-day stay. Read On…