« March 2007 | Main | May 2007 »

April 30, 2007

PET CALENDAR

All breed dog training: 7 p.m. May 9, 4-H Field building in New Lenox. A seven-week basic dog obedience class for dogs 5 months and older. Classes are one hour in length. For more information, call Tanya Mikolajczyk at (815)

From PET CALENDAR

Posted by Guido at 05:15 PM

TV Review: House - "House Training"

"House Training" is one of those perfect storm House episodes: fun and meaningful exploration of the central character, insight into some secondary characters, ties to past episodes, and a compelling medical mystery that takes an unexpected turn. Some of the most memorable episodes in this series involve a break from the usual structure, but as written by Doris Egan, this one doesn't rely on

From TV Review: House - "House Training"

Posted by Doug at 01:36 PM

Greenwich Time - Michele and Matt McDonald are training their dog, Dakota, to get used to their 8-month-old daughter, ...

Michele and Matt McDonald are training their dog, Dakota, to get used to their 8-month-old daughter, Charlottte. Part of the training involves spending one-on-one time with the dog, teaching her tricks and giving her

From Greenwich Time - Michele and Matt McDonald are training their dog, Dakota, to get used to their 8-month-old daughter, ...

Posted by Jason at 08:25 AM

April 29, 2007

Dog training restricted through July on WMAs

Dog owners are reminded that most state wildlife management areas are closed to dog training May 1 through July 31. Five state wildlife or recreation areas are authorized dog training areas year-round: Yankee Hill, Wagon Train Lake, Rakes Creek, Red Willow and Sherman

From Dog training restricted through July on WMAs

Posted by Jim at 02:22 PM

Training people as well as their pets

Why do so many people end up with such ill-behaved dogs? The mechanics of dog training aren't difficult, after all, and it's not as if there aren't a million books, videotapes, seminars and training classes

From Training people as well as their pets

Posted by Chris at 12:47 PM

Falcons eager for more news on Vick, dog-fighting case

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. -- Once the draft is completed this weekend, the Atlanta Falcons intend to find out if quarterback Michael Vick knew about an alleged dog-fighting ring at a home he owns in

From Falcons eager for more news on Vick, dog-fighting case

Posted by Perry at 12:16 PM

Many dogs having their day -- or two

PARAGOULD -- The Northeast Arkansas Dog Training Club had to go through a lot during the past five years to become sanctioned by the American Kennel Club (AKC), said Dick Hefner, one of the club's founders, and to be able to hold sanctioned dog shows like the one held at the Greene County Fairgrounds this

From Many dogs having their day -- or two

Posted by Gary at 10:12 AM

April 28, 2007

Iditarod sled dog race organizers hear testimony about case of alleged abuse

ANCHORAGE, Alaska Relatives of a musher disqualified during last month's Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race for allegedly abusing his dogs pleaded with race organizers to show leniency in deciding his punishment. "I want to live in a society where you get second chances," Mike Carter, the great uncle of two-time runner up Ramy Brooks, told the race's board of directors Friday. "Don't take him out for

From Iditarod sled dog race organizers hear testimony about case of alleged abuse

Posted by Lorren at 10:23 AM