Archive for September 18th, 2008

Hundreds of Animal Lovers Expected to Attend Humane Society Silicon Valley’s 6th Annual Walk ‘N Wag (PR Newswire via Yahoo! News)

Thursday, September 18th, 2008

Dog agility and training demonstrations, dog look-a-like contests, vendor booths and games for the entire family highlight Humane Society Silicon Valley’s (HSSV) 6th Annual Walk ‘N Wag Walk-A-Thon. The event will be held Saturday, Oct. 4, 2008 at Kelley Park and History San Jose. Check-in begins at 7:45 a.m. and the walk will commence […]

Retriever training - Some tips on what not to do when transforming a pup into a reliable hunting dog (Grande Prairie Daily Herald-Tribune)

Thursday, September 18th, 2008

1. Too many retrieves Nothing is to be gained by repeatedly throwing objects for the pup to retrieve. If you have selected a properly […]

Friday, September 19, 2008 (Deccan Herald)

Thursday, September 18th, 2008

What with robbers on the prowl we needed a dog but this one was way past the training stage. He was all of eighteen months when his master decided he could no longer look after him and offered him to us. What with robbers on the prowl we needed a dog but this one was […]

Call for more clarity on guide dog issue (China Daily)

Thursday, September 18th, 2008

Paralympic torchbearer Ping Yali was helped by her guide dog Lucky at the opening ceremony of the Games, but he faithful friend might not be able to give her the help she needs for much longer.

It’s a dog’s life and that’s how it should stay (Times Online)

Thursday, September 18th, 2008

Animals are animals, not human. Pet owners and the Kennel Club should recognise this