Dog Training

Mark my words, Tar Heel residents. We’re fixing to witness the dawning of a new era of civility and lawfulness on North Carolina roads.

El Dorado County Animal Control/Services will hold an open house from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at the Placerville animal shelter, 511 Placerville Drive.

The N.C. Highway Patrol took its police dogs out of service indefinitely Wednesday, after a hearing exposed rough obedience techniques such as shocking, suspending and kicking dogs.

April showers bring May flowers, and muddy dogs. Marilyn Kreit, of Pine, has three dogs and anytime she lets her puppies get some spring air, she has to pair it with a post-play time bath.  read more »

Minka isn’t allowed to sleep on a comfy bed or greet her family by jumping on them, but some day she’ll serve as someone’s eyes. As a trainee Leader Dog for the Blind, the 4-month-old black Labrador will live with Hinsdale’s Cirignani family until February when she begins her training to become a guide […]