Archive for August 7th, 2008

Bark Busters Announces Dog Safety Program To Help Businesses Keep Employees Safe (SafetyOnline)

Thursday, August 7th, 2008

Bark Busters - the world’s largest, most trusted dog training company - today announced the launch of the Bark Busters Dog Safety ProgramT, a unique program designed to help employers keep employees safe and dramatically reduce costs associated with dog-related injuries

Poor training for pit bulls causes reputed behavior (Penn State Collegian)

Thursday, August 7th, 2008

PSU football player Chris Baker was issued a citation for the summary offense of harboring a dangerous dog. The Collegian makes only a brief mention of this incident, but it’s an important story to follow.

Firefighters May Seek Dangerous Dog Training (KETV 7 Omaha)

Thursday, August 7th, 2008

After dealing with numerous calls involving pit bulls this summer, the Omaha Fire Department says it may train crews to handle dangerous animals.

Deaf dog finds new home (Stuff)

Thursday, August 7th, 2008

Flo is a dog with no hearing, but she does now have a home. After being featured in an article in The Marlborough Express last week Flo the four or five-month-old deaf mixed breed has been adopted by a Blenheim girl and her family.

Lakewood police mourn hero dog (Denver Post)

Thursday, August 7th, 2008

Rocky, a retired Lakewood police dog, died Wednesday after a battle with cancer — nearly six years to the day after he was wounded by an armed burglar in the line of duty.