Annual dog show returns to shore

SALISBURY — The Talbot County Kennel Club, The Salisbury Maryland Kennel Club and The Mispillion Kennel Club join forces this Veterans Day weekend to bring five days of dog shows.

Campaign Tackles Challenge of Black Dog, Cat Adoptions: ‘Back in Black’ by Best Friends Animal Society

Best Friends Animal Society’s http://www.bestfriends.org “Back in Black” national adoption promotion plays off the idea that black is the fashion basic no matter what your personal style, the campaign spotlights the special personalities and traits of black dogs and cats.Kanab, UT (PRWEB) September 08, 2011 National animal welfare organization Best Friends Animal Society® is running a pet …

Barking up the wrong tree?

The Maryland Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is a partner with BARCS in the Baltimore Animal Welfare Alliance

Two Severn teens charged with animal cruelty after dogfight

Arrests come hours after advocates testify for stiffer penalties for animal cruelty Two 16-year-olds are facing numerous animal cruelty charges after Anne Arundel County police responded to a call about what appeared to be a dogfight, only hours after animal welfare advocates asked state legislators to strengthen animal cruelty laws.

Dogs Finding Dogs Inc. Hosts First Annual October Festival 2010

Baltimore, MD — Dogs Finding Dogs Inc., (DFD) will host “October Halloween Fest 2010” on Saturday, October 30, 2010 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at The Go-Kart Trak in Baltimore, Maryland.  All pet owners are invited to celebrate the Halloween festivities featuring Go Kart Racing, Live Music, Basket Raffles, Scare Crow Making Contest, Pumpkin [...]

The AKC – Know Your Dog’s Genealogy

When you shop for a purebred dog, you will probably notice that many breeders use the initials AKC when they talk about their purebred puppies. What exactly is the AKC? These initials stand for the American Kennel Club, a registry for purebred dogs born in the United States. The AKC holds dog shows and obedience [...]

Dog Training – Training the Trainer

Dog training philosophies vary as much as dogs and trainers do. Most professionals agree, however, that a large part of training dogs consists of training the trainers.

Dog Training – Training Show Dogs

Over 130 different breeds compete in major dog shows, such as the Westminster in the US or Crufts in the UK. But there’s a good deal more to developing a show dog than simply acquiring a dog of one of those breeds and teaching it to sit or stay.

Q & A: What Is The UKC?

Question: What Is The UKC? “Could you please tell me what the UKC is and whether or not it is affiliated with the AKC? If so, then does a dog registered with the UKC automatically qualify for registration with the AKC?”

Dog Pictures: Man’s Best Friend Is Also His Best Photo

Ask any dog fancier to show you a snapshot of his lovable animal and he’s bound to regale you with an album-full of dog pictures!