Owner bragged about dog that killed kid - New York Post
Motorcycle wheels were stacked in the kitchen. A rectangular shape was all that remained of where dog cages had been kept – and a metal training collar rested on the blood-drenched floor. When the massive mauler sunk sharp incisors into the boy’s neck

Zoom Room Inks Franchise Deals to Bring Agility Training Centers, Canine Social Clubs to Denver, CO; Charlotte, NC and Claremont, CA - 24-7PressRelease.com
Fast-Growing Pet Franchise Further Expands Reach Across U.S. LOS ANGELES, CA, May 13, 2011 /24-7PressRelease/ -- The Zoom Room , the world's first dog agility training franchise and the only brick-and-mortar dog training franchise in America, announced

TALKING DOGS: Be firm leaders for your dog - Green Valley News and Sun
Leadership principles in dog training circles have received some bad press lately, which is unfortunate.  One publication said, “Stay clear of TV celebrity philosophies like Cesar Millan’s, ‘Dog Whisperer’ on the National Geographic channel.”

Gun Dog Expo runs June 24-26 in Albany - Albany Democrat-Herald
The National Disaster Search Dog Foundation will fly in a team to do live demos in the training area, as well as help evaluate rescue dogs for their potential to become search dogs. Booth vendors will include various dog breeders and dog trainers

Dog’s Got Talent in Naas! - Kildare Nationalist
Though the dogs used don’t need any specialised training they must remain calm and friendly meaning every dog and owner must pass a strict assessment. The dogs used have proved vital in improving the emotional well being of patients in such care.

Veterinarians Aid Service Dog Training Program at SCI Muncy - Gant Daily
MUNCY - A program that relies on prison inmates to train future service dogs is benefiting from the help of local veterinarians. The generously volunteered service is helping to continue State Correctional Institution at Muncy’s mission of training

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Ask the Dog Trainer-Understanding Dogs - Jupiter Courier
While many of these actions can be changed through training, there is nothing wrong with managing a problem. I can teach the dog to stop digging in the yard or I can manage the problem by giving the dog more exercise and not leave him outside unsupervised.

Brentwood Dog Park Opens in May - Columbia Daily Herald
The Brentwood dog park will open in late May with a projected grand opening Human food, food in bowls, and glass containers are not allowed. Small, bite-sized training treats are permitted. Handlers must clean up after their dogs and properly dispose