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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 a dog bites someone in Maryland, are dog owners liable in Maryland automatically, or does the victim still have to prove something first? The answer depends on where the bite happened, what the dog was doing at the time, and whether the person who got hurt did anything to provoke the attack.
You might assume North Carolina has a specific temperature cutoff that makes leaving a dog outside illegal, similar to laws you’ve heard about in other states.
Most of the Texas Gulf Coast welcomes dogs on a leash, from the boardwalks of Galveston to the wide sand flats of Port Aransas.
Getting bitten by a dog in Virginia does not automatically mean the owner will pay for your medical bills.
Most people assume they have two full years to sue after a dog attack in Arizona.
Oregon does not set a blanket number of hours a dog can stay outside, but that does not mean owners have unlimited freedom.
How cold is too cold for dogs in Georgia? It’s a fair question, because the state’s short, mild winters can lull owners into skipping precautions that pet parents in colder states take for granted.
You’ve found the perfect puppy online: a fluffy golden retriever, half the going rate, ready to ship before Christmas.
A dog bite can mean anything from a light nip that leaves no mark to a mauling that requires reconstructive surgery.
A dog doesn’t need subzero temperatures to suffer real harm outdoors.
Working dogs are among the most skilled, disciplined, and consequential animals on the planet.
A neighbor’s dog wandering onto your property is more than a minor annoyance — it can damage your lawn, threaten your livestock, frighten your children, or put your own pets at risk.
Therapy dogs walk into hospital rooms, elementary school libraries, courtrooms, and disaster zones — and something measurable happens.
A dog can join you on nearly every mile of trail at Washington’s most-visited state park, yet that same dog could get you a ticket for stepping onto a swimming beach 50 feet away.
If someone snatches your dog off a sidewalk in Albuquerque or lures a puppy out of an unlocked yard in Las Cruces, New Mexico won’t charge that person with “dognapping.” The state has no such crime on its books.
If you have ever wondered how long can you leave a dog outside in Washington before you cross into legally risky territory, the honest answer is more nuanced than a single number.
If a dog bites someone in Alaska, the owner does not automatically pay for it.
Indiana’s state park system gives you plenty of room to explore with your dog, but the rules are stricter than many first-time visitors expect.
You might assume Virginia’s mild reputation means winter poses little threat to your dog, but that assumption can be dangerous.
Nevada courts have made one thing clear: a dog does not get a free pass for its first bite just because nobody saw it coming.
