Therapy dog training offered

Wichita Falls soon will train its own therapy dogs.

No ‘one size fits all’ dog training here

MECHANICVILLE — Dogs can be a wonderful addition to any family. Loyal, fun, and cute, it is easy to see why they are considered "man's best friend." Unfortunately, without proper training, those cute little puppies can grow into very large four-legged problems. Owner and Trainer of Mechanicville-based Sit, Dammit! Dog Training Mary Ann Bourgeois says that it's easy to raise a well-mannered pooch ...

The Beginning of the End of The Dog Whisperer? Protesters Say They're Ready to Tighten the Leash

Why is the animal-welfare community in an uproar over Cesar Millan's training methods? A popular blog, Pets Adviser, chronicles the latest news.(PRWEB) January 19, 2012 Cesar Millan, known as "The Dog Whisperer," is by now a household name, nearly a decade after his TV show started airing, spawning millions of books sold, not to mention a suite of companion videos and DVDs. But based on recent ...

Speier: Tasing of Peninsula dog walker may be 'excessive use of force'

Rep. Jackie Speier has waded into the fray over a National Park Service Ranger's use of a Taser of a man walking his dogs off leash in the Golden Gate Recreation Area, asking for an independent investigator to look into what appears to be an excessive use of force.

Morrissey: Dog training basics: get their attention

January is national Train Your Dog Month and a great time to start the year with good manners for your dog. Over the next month, I will be discussing training in general, as well as giving some quick training tips for you and your dog Copyright 2012 Summit Daily News. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Summit Daily News Morrissey ...