Showing 8 posts from July 2009
Tips on what to do (and what *not* to do) to get your dog to stop jumping on you and other people.
A series of short posts gives dog owners vital background and tips on this important topic. (Part 1 is mostly information specific to Philadelphia, but there are links at the bottom of the page to each of the other sections, so you can easily move on.)
Al Franken, former comedian, was finally (after extensive legal wrangling by his opponent) confirmed as the new U.S. Senator from Minnesota. As the Los Angeles Times reports, he’s beginning his public service with a very serious topic: a bill to provide more service dogs for veterans.
“As someone who’s spent time with our troops in Iraq [...]
The owner of a pit bull that killed a neighborhood cat has filed a lawsuit challenging the ordinance that requires the dog to be euthanized, the Miami Herald reports.
Opponents of the law say it is too harsh and doesn’t allow for time to change a dog’s behavior. Proponents say it will protect other animals, and [...]
The Baltimore Sun reports on Dogtopia, which recently held a dog-wash fundraiser to benefit military dogs around the world.
Dogtopia’s owner, Amy Nichols, is both the daughter and wife of military people, and wanted to use her business to show her support.
