Dog Training

Believe it: the “dog days” of summer are just around the corner.

MILLSTONE — The former Boyce Berry Farm on Burnt Tavern Road will not be going to the dogs. At the July 23 Zoning Board meeting, the board denied an application for the creation of a 30,565- square-foot, two-story building on the 56.5- acre tract for the purposes of dog training, boarding and grooming.

Three German shepherd puppies are headed for a career in law enforcement with the efforts of a Howell dog trainer and Howell PBA Local 228.

Southwark Community Wardens, in conjunction with the Parks service, are hosting a series of events for local dog owners to encourage responsible pet ownership.

PITTSBORO, N.C. — Videos seized by investigators and animal rights groups show the graphic underbelly of illegal dog fighting, from specialized training on treadmills to huge breeding operations to the tools of the bloody trade.