A reading program for kids where the listener, not the book, is dog-eared - NorthJersey.com
"The dog is not going to tell you what mistakes you made and stop Tucker went through eight weeks of training, including basic obedience training, and was certified by Bright and Beautiful Therapy Dogs of Morris Plains, said Lisa Esbak, kennel manager

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 dog gets sign language training - Reuters
KANSAS CITY, Missouri (Reuters) - A dog who couldn't hear has learned some sign language thanks to inmates at a U.S. prison and children at a school for the deaf. Inmates at a Missouri prison trained the deaf dachshund named Sparky in sign language and

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

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

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