Judge rules trainer must return dogs to training companyWatertownDailyTimes.comBy JOSH GORE CANTON — A state Supreme Court judge ruled a former dog-obedience trainer must return two adult German shepherds to her former employer — a dog training company in South Colton. This comes with the caveat that Jon C. Sabin, chief ...

New York Times (blog)Answers from a Dog ExpertNew York Times (blog)My suggestion is go to a reputable shelter and adopt a young adult dog who has low energy and will be grateful for a new home. With that much time alone you need a couch potato and that can come in many different breeds and even mixed breeds. ...and more »

Lauragene Swenson: Guide dogs in training visit Camino Grove schoolPasadena Star-NewsCamino Grove fourth-graders present GDA puppy raisers and pups-in-training with donations for the puppies and adult guide dogs in advanced training that reside at the Sylmar facility. (Courtesy photo) Pictured from left to right: Claudia Wong; ...

Dog rescued from icy riverPrinceton Union EagleTwo Princeton police officers on shore put the dog in a squad car and later reunited the dog with its owner. “It was a neat experience,” Gerold said. “It's nice to be able to put our training to use and utilize all our equipment. ...

Nooga.comSurprise "gift pets" are not recommendedNooga.com"Whether it is something as small as a mouse or as big as a dog, you are essentially giving a responsibility to someone ... it is important to make sure you really know a person," Adam Goldfarb, director of pet care issues for the US Humane Society, ...and more »

Christmas Pets: Reconsider Gifting An AnimalHuffington Post"It's just not the kind of dog we would have chosen." "The house training was just too much." "We never wanted an animal." Those are just a few of the many excuses former animal shelter employee Daphna Nachminovitch has heard from people dropping off ...

Myrtle Beach Sun NewsBringing new puppy into family requires a period of adjustmentTimes Record NewsLiving with a well-behaved dog can erase the unpleasant memories of puppy training. Owners complain on how wild or untrainable this new dog seems to be compared to the well-behaved older dog we're used to. Puppy hood is tough and requires patience and ...A Christmas puppy? Maybe not.Examiner.comCommunity Challenge | Take care if making pet a holiday giftLouisville Courier-Journalall 46 news articles »

Toledo BladeStudents learn to deal with dogsToledo BladeFirst grader Dylan Anderson, 7, was anything but afraid of the dogs. He also was quick to answer Ms. Keating's question, "What do you do if you see a dog with something in its mouth that it shouldn't have?" with the answer "Get an adult. ...

The GuardianWorking animals: Meet Metro Airport's K9 unitAnnArbor.comQ - Do you buy trained adult dogs or young dogs that you train? A - The dogs are trained by Lackland Air Force Base's 341st Training Squadron. We start with young adults averaging about 2 years old that have basic training, and then they spend four ...“I want a puppy for Christmas!”Patch.comall 66 news articles »

Oklahomans share their outdoors versions of 'A Christmas Story'NewsOK.comDad was great about taking me, but I still felt like a little kid instead of the adult I so much wanted to be considered as. I admit I was a little taken back when the only Christmas present that year for me was a white envelope with my name on it. ...and more »