The ignoramuses behind Ontario's Pitbull ban grant exemptions for show dogs but not for Cesar Millan's dog "Junior" who could actually teach them a thing or two about Pitbull behavior. Millan is currently on a speaking tour of Canada and his appearances normally include live training demonstrations with Junior. But when he came to Ontario … Continue reading Cesar Millan’s “Junior” is Canine Non Grata in Ontario
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Q & A with Patty Hegwood of BFAS
Regarding the recent incident of a dog death at Best Friends, I contacted Patty Hegwood, Director of Animal Care at BFAS, for some clarifications on the information that has been put forth regarding the circumstances of the case. With her permission, I'm sharing the exchange below. My questions are in italics and her responses are … Continue reading Q & A with Patty Hegwood of BFAS
Best Friends Responds to Fencing Issue
A blog posting regarding the death of a dog this week at BFAS elicited some comments from ex-staffers who basically stated that double fencing had been requested for certain dogs but denied due to cost. In a post dated October 14, BFAS responds to this allegation directly: For the record, there has never been a … Continue reading Best Friends Responds to Fencing Issue
Weigh In: Dog Killed in Dog Fight at Best Friends
Best Friends reported on their blog this week that 2 of the Vick dogs and a 3rd dog were involved in a dog fight that apparently occurred when the dogs busted out of and into each other's kennels at a time when they were unsupervised. The dog who wasn't one of the Vick Pits was … Continue reading Weigh In: Dog Killed in Dog Fight at Best Friends
The Value of Ear Scritches to Dogs in Shelters
In a fascinating article on the behavior of stray dogs in Bulgaria, the author mentions that he worked at the Broward Co Animal Shelter in FL after graduating high school, where he "saw scenes of dogs in distress that haunt me to this day". His reaction to seeing those dogs was highly understandable, even if … Continue reading The Value of Ear Scritches to Dogs in Shelters
What Have You Done to Keep Your Pet?
We are often hit with finger-wagging reminders that pets are not disposable accessories, some people should not have pets, etc. And while I don't deny that argument, I think we need to hear more stories from the other side of the coin - that is, the lengths owners have gone to in order to keep … Continue reading What Have You Done to Keep Your Pet?
“He just totally went off the wall”
New Hampshire: If you want to buy a dog off Craigslist without even knowing the name of the seller or if the dog's had a Rabies vaccine or has bitten 157 schoolkids, knock yourself out. Hey, I'm not judging. But if you do buy a dog without knowing a thing about him, you are accepting … Continue reading “He just totally went off the wall”
Is This a Fair Evaluation?
How would you expect a dog who looked like this to score in a shelter evaluation? To find out how this dog actually scored and what will happen to her as a result, click here. Every shelter dog deserves a fair evaluation.
Bust Dog Evaluation: Live or Die?
The dogs seized from a Virginia sheriff's deputy in connection with dogfighting charges have reportedly been evaluated. Subsequently, 12 were killed and 7 are being put into rescue:[Lt. Doug] Perry says that was the case with the 19 dogs who survived after being seized from the home of former Richmond Sheriff's deputy Dave Robinson, who … Continue reading Bust Dog Evaluation: Live or Die?
Your Emotional Rescue Dog
Prolly not news to dog owners but now the scientific community is saying so:Dogs are prone to complex emotions such as jealousy and pride, according to scientific research that sheds new light on their relationship with humans.Canines do not like seeing their owners offering affection to other creatures, especially other dogs, and react negatively when … Continue reading Your Emotional Rescue Dog
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