News on dogs from around the world
Tennessee - Dean Miller received his first dog from his parents when he was born. The bond between baby and mixed breed — and dozens of other puppies since — has never been broken. As would be expected, Miller grew up a dog lover, and more: He became a dog counselor..."
Roanoke, VA - "Lilly, a 10-month-old yellow Labrador retriever, is standing at attention, her body alert. In front of her is her trainer, and Lilly knows she has a treat. The two remain motionless, eyes locked, until Lilly suddenly sits down. Just as her rump touches the floor, there's a "click" and the trainer gives Lilly the treat. It's called clicker training. The clicker is a piece of plastic, about an inch long, with a button that you can depress to make a clicking sound..."
Cromwell, CT - "If they are truly "man's best friend," it is only appropriate that man show dogs some kindness in return.That's exactly what organizers will do Saturday as part of the third annual "Pets on Parade," when Pierson Park will be given over to all things dog from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.The event, which is sponsored by the police department and the Animal Control office, will celebrate dogs, but it also has a more serious mission, too, Animal Control Officer Cheryl Gagnon explained."There will be a walk-a-thon to raise money for dogs with special needs," she explained..."
Gillette, WY - "After a roll in the grass, a few quick circles and high leg stretches aimed at the base of a tree, pooches of all varieties trotted back into the Cam-plex arena, where the real fun was.According to dogs' "jump height," the canines and their owners eagerly took to the tunnel course, where the dogs had to navigate a color-coded series of long tubes, carefully reading their owners' body language and voice commands..."
Los Angeles, CA - "This time, Hollywood really has gone to the dogs.
The Motion Picture Association of America on Thursday unveiled its latest tool in the war on movie piracy: a pair of DVD-sniffing Labrador Retrievers named Lucky and Flo..."
Source: Reuters.com, 9/21/2006
