Tarheel Canine Training Offers Grant for Free Trained Police Dog

Tarheel Canine Training, Inc in Sanford NC is providing a grant to a police department with demonstrable financial need, for a free dual purpose narcotic K9, including the dog, training, handler course, and housing during the handler course. Tarheel Canine expects to offer grants to students in their School for Dog Trainers within the next quarter. Tarheel Canine CEO Jerry Bradshaw is a Canine ...

Firefighters rescue dog from frigid water in Avon

Eagle River firefighter Jesse Monaghan is in the orange, rescuing a family pet that fell through the ice on Avon's Nottingham Lake. The dog happened to fall through when firefighters were training for winter ice/water rescues.

SG residents seek to raise funds for FPD water rescue equipment

Blackberry Lake retention pond in Prestbury is the focus of the drive to raise money for rescue equipment for the fire department.

State animal cruelty laws questioned after two alleged dog neglect cases

St. Joseph County Prosecutor's Office pledges to continue to work with law enforcement and provide training to stop animal abuse.

Trainers are howling at ‘dog whisperer’ tactics

The training techniques used by television star Cesar Millan — the “dog whisperer”— are criticized as inhumane and misguided by some dog trainers locally and nationally.