January 11, 2008
Agility training turns shy, fearful dog into confident competitor
A local formerly homeless athlete is making her presence known among the top dogs of her sport. One of the things that sets this underdog apart from most other local athletes is that she is only 26 inches
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Posted by Russell at 10:52 AM
December 28, 2007
The tale that wagged the dog
Rescued German shepherd could be getting a job. Two canine advocates say a German shepherd adopted Wednesday from the Humane Society with the help of a county animal shelter worker has not only been spared his life, but can eventually serve society as a working dog.
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Posted by Stephen at 08:41 AM
December 17, 2007
Training readies long-term residents for adoption
SOUTH ELGIN Nova cocked his head and wagged his tail. The 3-year-old Labrador mix was confused about why Anderson Animal Shelter volunteers would want him to go through a purple tunnel. Finally, Nova lay down, waiting for the rest of his graduation to
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Posted by Jim at 12:00 PM
December 15, 2007
Jim Burwell s Petiquette Comes to the Rescue for Families Who Decide to Get Their Kids a Puppy or Dog for Christmas
Jim Burwell s Petiquette, the premier in-home dog training company, offers guidelines to help your new dog and your kids establish a peaceful, rewarding and enduring relationship. [PR.com - December 14,
Posted by Murray at 10:58 AM
December 13, 2007
Trooper Accused of Dog Abuse Fights to Get Job Back
A former state trooper accused of abusing a dog in his care is fighting to get his job back. In August, a fellow patrolman turned over a cell phone video of Sgt. Charles Jones, 38, with his police
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Posted by Joe at 03:56 PM
December 02, 2007
Police dogs contribute to fighting drugs
A paramilitary policeman trains police dogs at a police dog training center in Ruili, Dehong Dai-Jingpo Autonomous Prefecture, Southwest China's Yunnan Province, December 1, 2007. The 21 dogs in the base have helped break 62 drug-smuggling cases across the Chinese border against Burma and confiscate 37,536 grams of
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Posted by Lorren at 01:32 PM
November 23, 2007
Rescued dog finds calling in obedience
Emit is no common lap dog. In the 18 months since Peggy McGrath Pendriss rescued the Pomeranian from a shelter in Michigan, the feisty little dog has gone from basket case to bona fide obedience trial
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Posted by Bob at 11:45 AM
November 18, 2007
Tail-wagging painters shine
Service dogs for the disabled also wield brushes to help their owner raise funds. Strapped for cash and looking for a way to keep open her fledgling dog-training academy, Mary Stadelbacher hit upon a bizarre fundraising
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