Archive for February, 2009

Raynham dog track employees in limbo (The Brockton Enterprise)

Saturday, February 28th, 2009

Amid hopes that slot machines or a delay in the racing ban could save their jobs, some workers at the Raynham dog track and state officials say that few of them have begun to look for a new job or seek training.

Portuguese water dog owners fear Obama effect (WPVI-TV Philadelphia)

Saturday, February 28th, 2009

It’s nothing against the Obamas. But some Portuguese water dog owners aren’t thrilled the breed is a front-runner for the first family.

Don’t leave dog training to the amateurs (Seattle Times)

Saturday, February 28th, 2009

How to pick a trainer to help your pooch be a good citizen.

Little dog steals show in high-school productions (The Columbus Dispatch)

Saturday, February 28th, 2009

The little dog in Dorothy’s basket is not a prop. He is a polished actor named Sir Winston of Tallowwood, a 14-year-old Yorkshire terrier who jumps, barks and emotes on cue.

‘Portie’ lovers thrilled with ‘first dog’ (The Sun Chronicle)

Saturday, February 28th, 2009

Local Portuguese water dog owners were delighted when word came this week that the nation’s first dog will likely be the rambunctious, curly-haired breed.