But that’s the current state of crisis in the dog community. There are too many dogs and because of that their lives are not highly valued. Ironically being stolen could have saved some of the dogs lives because these men were motivated to find them homes, although possibly not good homes.

What can we do to even make a start at changing the situation of having so many homeless dogs?

Two surrender in theft of dogs from Hernando County shelter

Apparently it’s not even just dogs that get hurt by drinking these chemicals but children as well. Would you support a law like this in your state?

Local Pastor Backs New Antifreeze Law

There’s even a dachshund involved:

City Councilor Dave Marshall and Mocha, his long-haired mini-dachshund, attended a news conference Monday to demonstrate the masks.

Portland organizations raising funds for pet oxygen masks

There can be no doubt Jennifer Arnold knows her stuff when it comes to training dogs. As the founder and CEO of Canine Assistants, Inc. in Milton, Arnold and her staff have taught thousands of pups to become service, companion and seizure response dogs for the handicapped.

Now Arnold, whose nonprofit organization was featured in a PBS documentary, has penned a book about her teaching philosophy and experience. “Through a Dog’s Eyes” (Spiegel & Grau, Random House, $25) details how Arnold rose from her teenage battle with multiple sclerosis to found Canine Assistants in 1991. Along the way in her much-anticipated book, she debunks popular dominance-based training methodologies, details her observations about the bond between man and animal and shares her method of “choice training.” Arnold’s teaching is heavily based in positive reinforcement, a concept that rewards the dogs for good behaviors and gives the dog freedom to make the right decisions.

Jennifer Arnold: Canine Assistants founder pens book, takes dominance training to task

Ballpark wieners fill stands, not stomachs

Dachshunds to race for K-9

It’s time for pets and kids to parade through downtown Olympia

Our canine caller picks his Super Sunday winner

Saturday, August 28, 2010 1:00pm

Pearson Middle School

Wiener dogs at Pearson Aug 28

I thought this was interesting because it took me a long time to figure out that my dachshund did not like going on long walks, and certainly wouldn’t enjoy a jog. It’s a good thing to remember that some dogs aren’t made for high activity.

One good piece of advice is that a tail that’s not wagging means your dog is probably not enjoying a run. Kody does more than not wag his tail, he actively tries to go back inside!

Running With Your Dog