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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.
2019 stories
If someone walks off with your dog in Pennsylvania, you won’t find a statute labeled “dognapping” anywhere in the state’s criminal code.
If your dog bites someone in Connecticut, you don’t get the benefit of the doubt that some other states offer.
If someone takes your dog off your property or out of your car in Missouri, the word “dognapping” will not appear anywhere in the charging document.
Getting bitten by a dog is stressful enough without having to think about court deadlines.
More than a million homes in the greater Seattle region report having at least one dog, yet dogs still aren’t allowed on Seattle-run public beaches at all.
If a dog bites someone in Washington, the owner is almost always on the hook for damages, regardless of whether the dog ever showed a hint of aggression before.
If you’ve ever stood on your porch in January wondering whether your dog really needs to go out for that last bathroom break, you’re not alone.
A Yorkie shivering on a 40-degree morning walk in Columbia is dealing with a real physical threat, not just discomfort.
You have probably driven past a doghouse buried in snow, wondered if the dog inside was actually warm, and had no idea whether what you were seeing was a crime.
If you’re planning a trip with dogs in state parks in Arkansas, you’re in luck: nearly all 52 parks across the state welcome leashed pets on trails, at campsites, and even in a growing number of dog-friendly cabins.
Bringing a dog to a Massachusetts beach sounds simple until you actually try to plan the trip.
Michigan ranks sixth in the country for fatal dog attacks over the past 14 years, a statistic that surprises many residents who assume dog bites are rare, minor events.
Winter storms roll through Washington every year, and so do the calls to local animal control about dogs shivering in backyards with nothing but a plastic doghouse for cover.
Two years sounds like plenty of time until you realize how quickly evidence disappears, witnesses move away, and insurance adjusters stall.
A Kentucky winter can swing from a mild 45°F afternoon to a bitter, wind-whipped night in the low teens within a single week.
You might expect a state known for sled dogs and subzero winters to have crystal-clear rules about how long a dog can stay outside, but Alaska’s approach is more patchwork than you’d think.
A dog on a chain in Georgia can legally stay outside for up to 24 hours at a stretch, provided the tether is long enough and the water bowl stays full.
If someone steals your television in Oklahoma, the charge depends on how much it’s worth.
If a dog bite happens in Georgia, the owner does not automatically pay for the damage.
If a dog bites someone in Arkansas, the owner does not automatically owe damages.
