Archive for February, 2008:
Why Train Your Dog
There is a lot of added fun and a sense of accomplishment for you and your dog when you accept an take on the task of training your dog. Not only that, but trained dogs, are happier dogs. Read more »
Before you get a Dog
We’ve all heard it, maybe from a friend or co-worker, “Do you know of anyone that wants a dog”? Before you get a dog, there are several things you need to think about to get the right dog for you.
Are you an Ultimate Dog Lover?
Here’s you chance to to brag a little about your dog and who knows, maybe make him famous! The folks at TheUltimateDogLover.com are writing a the book called The Ultimate Dog Lover and are asking for both story and photo submissions for possible inclusion in the book. Read more »
Virginia Passes Bills on Fighting, Puppy Mills
Thanks to Mary O. from WJLA.com.
Virginia House Passes Animal Fighting, Puppy Mill Bills
posted 2:09 pm Tue February 12, 2008It was a good day for dogs at the General Assembly.
Without debate, the House of Delegates passed bills on Tuesday cracking down on dogfighting and so-called puppy mills.
The dogfighting bill makes it easier for authorities to investigate people who engage in the blood sport. The measure was prompted, at least in part, by the Michael Vick dogfighting case. The suspended Atlanta Falcons star is serving 23 months for a federal dogfighting conspiracy.
The bill applies to all forms of animal fighting and makes cockfighting a felony for the first time in Virginia. The vote was 93-2.
