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Gentle Leader vs. prong collar vs. Easy Walk harness – which is best for limiting a dog’s pulling? There is no tool that works best for all dogs.

Why didn’t you rescue a dog? Because I wanted to get the right dog and after months of research we found the right dog for us through a local breeder.

How to train a dog to be off leash. Tips include starting in a small, controlled area and dropping the leash so the dog drags the leash for several training sessions.

I have long believed no dog of mine will ever come before the safety of any person.

Ever had someone imply your dog was well behaved only because of your dog’s breed?

A rescue group called LightShine Canine is making a difference for stray dogs on South Dakota’s Indian reservations.

I asked several dog owners to fill in the blank: I am thankful for my rescue/shelter dog because …” Here’s what they had to say!

The story of how I adopted my first dog exposes a common flaw in the U.S. shelter/rescue system, a lack of communication. To get more dogs adopted, one of the most important factors is to quickly and politely respond to adopters’ questions.

Why my dog and two cats are not rescued animals. They are adopted.

I reached out to shelter workers from documented no-kill communities and asked them about the basic ideas they follow to save more lives.