House Bill 4170, which allows for dog training and testing on land exclusively designated for farm use, has cleared several hurdles as it makes it way toward becoming a law. The bill passed unanimously in the both the Oregon Senate and House recently.
A biting dog could increase homeowner's insurance
February 22, 2012 By
Homeowners might want to think twice before bringing a dog into the house.
Biting dog could increase homeowner's insurance
February 22, 2012 By
Homeowners might want to think twice before bringing a dog into the house.
Simi man didn’t command dog to attack officer, jury finds
December 21, 2011 By
A man was found not guilty of commanding his pit bull dog to attack officers who were going to search his house.
My Pet World: Careful training can change favorite-playing dog
December 20, 2011 By
Q I read a question in another pet column about a dog who preferred to go on walks with the wife. The dog didn’t really want to walk with anyone but her. We have a similar issue in our house, but I wonder about the solution the columnist offered
Issues interfere with pet training
November 20, 2011 By
Q: Dear Dr. Thompson: Several months ago my son got a 2-year-old dachshund and the previous owner said the dog was housebroken and would bark to go outside. He has had problems with his house training ever since coming home.
A dog warms S.F. Opera’s ‘Heart of a Soldier’
September 14, 2011 By
Live animals on the opera stage are almost always a mistake, but the exceptions are instantly obvious. The audience in the War Memorial Opera House on Saturday night for the world premiere of “Heart of a Soldier,” by…
Bill approved to make VA service-dog friendly – Navy News | News from Afghanistan & Iraq – Navy Times
September 12, 2011 By
The House of Representatives could vote as early as next week on sweeping legislation that makes the Veterans Affairs Department more dog-friendly.
Manage, train dog to stop barking at guests
September 6, 2011 By
Q: My sister’s dog, a medium-size golden mix, barks like crazy whenever guests arrive and leave the house. I can understand barking when they arrive, but why when then leave? How can we stop this behavior?
Part-time dad, full-time dog 0
August 20, 2011 By
My 13-year-old daughter has a 2-year-old Border Collie. I am divorced from her mother and did not live in the house when the dog was adopted as a puppy. The dog always barks excessively when I am in the house or yard.
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