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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.
2006 stories
If you’ve ever packed up the car for a beach day with your dog only to find a “No Dogs” sign waiting at the parking lot, you already know Rhode Island’s coastal pet rules can be confusing.
Steal a $400 bicycle off a New Jersey porch, and you’re likely facing a disorderly persons charge.
When a Chicago-area cold spell pushes wind chills to 35 degrees below zero, the question stops being theoretical: how cold is too cold for dogs in Illinois, exactly? Dr.
Beach dog laws in Maine change from one town line to the next, and what’s allowed on a beach in York might get you a ticket a few miles up the coast in Scarborough.
Frostbite doesn’t wait for the thermometer to hit zero.
If a dog bit you in Maryland, you’re not just dealing with medical bills and recovery — you’re also racing a clock that most victims never think about until it’s almost too late.
If someone walks off with your dog in Mississippi, you’re not just dealing with a missing pet — you may be looking at a felony case.
Alaska State Parks cover more ground than any other state park system in the country, and most of that territory welcomes dogs.
Winter nights in Alabama rarely drop as low as those in the Midwest, but frost, freezing rain, and sudden cold fronts still put outdoor dogs at real risk every year.
Your dog’s fur might look ready for a blizzard, but an Idaho winter can turn a quick bathroom break into a medical emergency in a matter of minutes.
If your dog bites someone in New Jersey, you don’t get a pass just because it’s never happened before.
If you have ever wondered how long you can leave a dog outside in West Virginia before you cross into legal trouble, the honest answer is that no single statewide clock applies to every situation.
Finding an empty yard where your dog should be is one of the worst moments a pet owner can face.
If you have ever wondered how long you can leave a dog outside in Texas before it crosses a legal line, the honest answer is that state law does not hand you a specific number of hours.
Tennessee does not have one statewide law that names a specific number of hours a dog can stay outside.
When you picture Hawaii, freezing nights and frost probably aren’t what come to mind.
A Boston sidewalk that feels merely brisk to you can already be dangerous for the dog at the end of your leash.
If you assumed every Lake Michigan or Lake Huron beach welcomes your dog the same way, you’re in for a surprise once you actually read the signage.
If someone walks off with your dog in Michigan, you might assume there’s a dedicated “dognapping” statute waiting to throw the book at them.
If you’ve ever packed a leash alongside your hiking boots before a weekend trip, you already know the drill: not every park treats dogs the same way.
