Dog Guidance Blog

DOGS at the Animal Welfare League are running out of toys. The League is appealing to the public to donate hard rubber dog toys and durable ropes to entertain the dogs.Spokeswoman Donna Sullivan said toys were vital for dogs’ mental well-being. “Every dog needs an adequate backyard and long daily walks to keep their minds […]

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Although tiny dogs have been around for hundreds of years, only comparatively recently have breeders developed a “true-to type” Toy Poodle, one who will faithfully pass on his desirable characteristics from generation to generation. In America, Toy Poodles were treated as a separate breed until 1943. At that time, the AKC gave in and agreed […]

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The following is a list of 6 hand signals that are commonly used in dog obedience training. 1. “Come”: A movement across the body from the side toward the opposite shoulder. 2. “Down”: Can be done in two ways. The first way is with the arm raised to shoulder height in a striking motion if […]

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My groomer has been working overtime this month. Unfortunately, it’s not just haircuts and nail trims he’s been in demand for. Lately he’s been pulling ticks off dogs and cats like never before. Every year I hear him say, “The ticks are getting worse!” This year is certainly proving to be no exception. I just […]

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Guide dogs from seven states will be showing off today at Maxwell Park in Normal as part of a convention of Pilot Dog owners.  Angie Carnell uses her pilot dog to help her navigate State Farm Corporate South where she’s a project manager. She says her dog Kendall gives her the life she wants. Carnell […]

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Police dogs who worked in the aftermath of the 7 July bombings are being awarded an animals’ version of the George Cross. Labradors Vinnie and Billy and Spaniel Jake will receive the honour for their work sniffing out possible explosives. They represent all 14 dogs who worked in the immediate aftermath of the London terror […]

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There has been a sharp increase in complaints to Queanbeyan Council about barking dogs, it has been revealed. Acting mayor Tom Mavec says he has been approached by a number of residents who are “at their wit’s end” coping with barking dogs in their neighbourhood. The residents say the noisy dogs are impacting upon the peace […]

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SAN JOSE (BCN)  Pizza, sushi, tacos and banana biscotti; sounds like a great buffet for humans but this Saturday’s menu is for man’s best friend and the Fairmont San Jose Hotel has invited local pooches and their owners to partake. On Saturday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. as a fundraiser for the Santa Clara […]

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BRADFORD, Pa. (AP) – A Pennsylvania real estate agent was checking on a vacant home, to see how much cleaning it would need before it could go up for sale — when he stumbled onto a disturbing scene. He pried open a door that was nailed shut, and discovered the decomposing carcasses of two Great […]

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