For your new pet, it may be a dog’s life — but it’s you who’ll be paying the bills - Boston Globe
It’s harder to determine if they come from puppy mills, where dogs are more prone to health problems. ■ Equipping the dog. A training crate is usually recommended, at least until the dog is housebroken. Prices range from $50 to $150. You’ll see

Deaf dogs can make good pets with training - Daily Reflector
Morgan Shumard and fiance Tim Self are experienced dog owners, but they weren't entirely sure about Norton, a 70-pound pit bull, after they fell in love with him on a website. It's not the breed. The couple in Burton, Mich., had lost a pit bull and were in

Check out Valentines weekend Black Dog walk in Boise, Meridian photos for SNIP - Idaho Statesman
Park Blvd. in Boise. Show up early for free dog training at 11:30 a.m. The monthly black dog walk helps raise awareness to the plight of black dogs and cats in shelters, known as the Black Dog Syndrome (read more: http://www.blackpearldogs.com/).

Gassing Of 37 Dogs By Dog Warden Sparks Outcry - msnbc.com
Hurst said he was told Friday morning that the gas chamber would no longer be used, and that local veterinarians would do lethal injections until the assistant wardens' training is complete. Ohio law gives dog wardens full discretion in determining what

Third dog puts more bite in K-9 program: Donations from community bring Luna to the Chico PD - Chico Enterprise-Record
Alderhorst International, which has furnished the department with several of its K-9 officers, agreed to replace Cash at no cost, but training for the dog and its handler would be thousands extra. The effort spearheaded by Treadwell, and aided by donations

Make your dog an official 'good citizen' at upcoming dog show - Island Packet Online
Some therapy dog groups require passing the CGC test as a prerequisite, some insurance companies recommend CGC training, and an increasing number of apartments and condos require certification, as well. The CGC test consists of 10 skills needed by all well

Learn about selection, training, care of pit bulls - Turnto10.com
Many dogs awaiting adoption in local shelters are pit bulls, the so called "bully breed." A dog training company in Warwick aims to help people understand the breed before adopting them. This month, Dynamic Dog Training is offering a special seminar on