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Dive into the world of dogs — from loyal companion breeds and working dogs to wild canines like wolves and foxes, with expert insights into behavior, training, breeds, and care.
2011 stories
You flip on the porch light, set out a bowl of candy, and open the door to a group of costumed kids — and just like that, you’ve created a legal relationship with everyone who steps onto your walkway.
Wolf-dog hybrid laws in North Carolina catch a lot of prospective owners off guard, because the state technically allows the animals while dozens of local governments ban them outright.
Halloween night brings hundreds of costumed kids to unfamiliar front porches across North Carolina, and that mix of excitement, strangers, and startled family pets creates a real risk of dog bites.
If you’ve ever packed up your dog for a weekend hike in California only to find a “no dogs on trails” sign at the trailhead, you’re not alone.
When Delaware’s Division of Public Health posted a routine reminder in 2019 that pets weren’t allowed inside restaurant dining rooms, the backlash was so loud that even the state’s own House Speaker admitted he had no idea the rule existed.
Texas has more public land open to leashed dogs than almost any other state, but that doesn’t mean every trail is fair game.
Halloween night sends thousands of costumed kids up unfamiliar driveways and onto unfamiliar porches across South Dakota, and that mix of excitement, darkness, and strange visitors is exactly the kind of scenario that can trigger a dog bite.
Your porch light flips on, the candy bowl comes out, and within minutes a dozen costumed kids are climbing your front steps.
Wolf-dog hybrid laws in California hinge on a single technical detail most owners never think to ask about: how many generations removed their animal is from a pure wolf.
Most New Jersey restaurant owners assume a “no pets” sign settles the matter, but a service dog isn’t a pet under the law, and treating it like one can trigger a discrimination complaint.
Washington has 212 state parks — more than every state except New York and California — and most of them welcome your dog on a leash.
If you rely on a service dog and you’re heading out to eat, you probably already know the basics of the ADA.
A server at a Scottsdale restaurant once tried to turn away a diner because her dog wasn’t wearing a vest.
Arkansas is one of only a couple dozen states that still let residents keep a wolf-dog hybrid without applying for a special state permit, but the wolf-dog hybrid laws in Arkansas attach real obligations to that freedom.
Dogs on hiking trails in Arizona face a patchwork of rules that shift depending on who manages the land you’re standing on.
Every October, thousands of Colorado families flip on the porch light and open the door to costumed kids expecting candy.
Wolf-dog hybrid laws in New Hampshire are stricter than most prospective owners expect, and getting them wrong can cost you your pet, a four-figure fine, or a criminal record.
Utah’s red rock canyons and alpine ridgelines look like the perfect backdrop for a hike with your dog, but the rules change dramatically depending on whose land you’re standing on.
If you’re planning to bring your service dog into a restaurant in Hawaii, you’re covered by federal law, but the islands also layer on a few rules you won’t find in most other states.
If you’re thinking about bringing a wolf-dog hybrid into your Maine home, state law treats that decision very differently than adopting a standard dog from a shelter.
