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Understanding dog behavior is key to preventing bites

Dog Bite Prevention Week is May 20-26. According to the Centers for Disease Control, 4.7 million Americans are bitten by dogs each year. Almost half are children under 12 years old and those between the ages of 5 and 9 are at greatest risk. Most dog bites happen in the home with a familiar dog.

New Dog Care Guide for Tucson Dog Owners Released

Tucson resident, Dog Behavioral Therapist & Master Trainer Gerard Raneri, has released a new summer guide for dog owners intended to ensure Southern Arizona residents and their canines remain happy and healthy during Sonoran desert summer heat.Tucson, AZ (PRWEB) May 14, 2012 The Sonoran desert climate can be tough on dogs, especially during summer, but Tucson dog training specialist Gerard ...

Bad dog to get new life as prison guard

The bad dog of the neighborhood has received a life prison sentence. The wolf dog hybrid named Chief - once ordered destroyed for aggressive behavior - will become a guard dog at Louisiana's maximum security prison.

Chew toys don't teach bad behavior in dogs: Ask Dog Lady

Furry chew toys do imitate critters in the wild, with one exception -- they are utterly passive. A dog can have his or her way with them. This activity satisfies the dog's instinct to chew and shake the life out of something and, yes, it's all in good fun -- like a toddler dragging a rubber baby doll by the hair.

Vets and dog trainers say how you can keep your children safe with pets

Veterinarians and dog trainers say high chairs and noisy toys can trigger aggressive and playful behavior in your dogs that may cause them to harm your children, even if they don't mean to.