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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.
2012 stories
If you live in Rhode Island and are thinking about buying a puppy, adopting from a rescue, or reporting a suspected breeding operation, understanding the state’s animal welfare rules can make a real difference.
If you were just bitten by a dog in Iowa, the first legal question you might ask is whether the owner gets a free pass because their dog has never bitten anyone before.
If you own a dog in Idaho and occasionally use a tether or chain to keep them contained outdoors, you may be wondering exactly where the law draws the line.
If your dog has been involved in an incident in Rhode Island, you may be facing one of the most stressful situations a pet owner can encounter: a formal vicious dog proceeding.
If a neighbor’s dog has been keeping you up at night or disrupting your afternoons, you are not alone — and you are not without options.
If you rely on a service dog in Alabama — or if you run a business, manage a rental property, or simply want to understand your legal obligations — knowing exactly how state and federal law intersect matters more than most people realize.
If your dog has been flagged by animal control or a neighbor has filed a complaint, you may be facing one of the more stressful situations a dog owner can encounter in Montana.
Arkansas property owners dealing with a threatening or destructive dog face a question that is both urgent and legally serious: does the law allow you to use deadly force against
A neighbor’s dog barking through the night is one of the most common — and most frustrating — disputes between residents in South Dakota.
Wyoming does not require dog owners to DNA test their pets.
South Dakota takes a different approach to dog bite liability than most states.
If you were bitten or injured by a dog in New Hampshire, one of the first legal questions you may ask is whether the state follows the one bite rule.
Arkansas is home to thousands of Doberman owners, and the good news is that no statewide law bans or restricts the breed.
If you own a German Shepherd in Wisconsin — or plan to — you are probably wondering whether your dog faces any legal restrictions in the state.
Idaho’s wide-open terrain — from the Snake River Plain to the remote Frank Church Wilderness — means encounters with loose, unowned, or truly wild dogs are not uncommon.
If you keep a dog in West Virginia, understanding the state’s chaining and tethering rules is not optional — it is part of responsible ownership.
Finding a neighbor’s dog roaming across your yard — or worse, digging up your garden, frightening your children, or threatening your own pets — is more than a nuisance.
If you own an American Bully in Georgia — or you’re thinking about bringing one home — the legal landscape here is more nuanced than a simple “banned” or “allowed.” Georgia does not ban any dog breed at the state level, but that does not mean your Bully is free from scrutiny.
Wyoming stands apart from most U.S.
If you rely on a service dog in Oklahoma, understanding the laws that protect you — and the rules you must follow — can make a real difference in your daily life.
