Showing 118 posts from March 2009
Chimps may share more of our genes, but dogs have lived with us for so long – in our houses, on our beds (and, of course, sneaking out for late night poker games) – they may evolved into a better model for understanding human social behavior, according to a new study.
In terms of cooperation, attachment to people, their ability to [...]
In a country of more than a billion mostly poverty-stricken people, the status of dogs – purebreds at least — is reaching new heights.
India, home to nearly half of the world’s hungry, has seen a surge in pricey dogs (including pugs, left, featured in the advertising of the cell phone company, Vodaphone) and pricey dog goods and [...]
When it comes to the “K-Rosco Utility Jacket,” custom made for dog walking, I’m torn, which is something that’s probably never going to happen to the jacket … what with its “rip-stop, wind-resistant and waterproof fabric and special seam sealing.”
The yuppie in me wants one. The cynical/rational/broke side of me — not so much.
A special coat for dog [...]
In light of news that the fine for not picking up dog waste in Baltimore has gone up to a possible $1,000 per dropping, we scoured the Internet yesterday — ok, maybe we just scanned it — to get some idea of what fines other cities impose for unscooped poop.
We can report that (A) we’re confused, [...]
Dogs that attack or threaten people or other pets in Washington County, Maryland, would get 18 months to improve their behavior before being labeled “vicious and dangerous” under changes to the animal control ordinance proposed Tuesday.
Currently, animals can be labeled “vicious and dangerous” after only one attack, which has led to protests from owners who [...]
