Being on the road for weeks or months can get lonely for a truck driver. Bringing your pet onboard can positively affect your mental health and is a welcome respite from the long stretches of highway. While each company policy may differ, more are allowing their drivers the option of traveling with their pet. Here […]
When people think of dog attacks, the breed that most often comes to mind is the pit bull. The state of Oklahoma has gone through many discussions and changes in law regarding pit bulls over the last ten years. Those against laws that would ban pit bulls point out that bans would be very difficult […]
For those unfamiliar with breed-specific legislation (BSL), it refers to laws that regulate or ban certain dog breeds to decrease dog attacks on humans and other animals. But BSL doesn’t necessarily preclude people from owning certain dogs. The laws concerning the ownership of vicious or perceived vicious dogs are nuanced and vary from state to […]
Most dog owners consider their dog part of the family. Just like humans, dogs have distinct personalities and emotions. Dogs develop bonds with the members of their household. Even if the dog favors one human more than the rest, they still have meaningful relationships with the other humans. If you or a loved one is […]
What was thought to be the ancient adage about a dog being man’s best friend really isn’t so old an ancient. It was first recorded in a Warrenburg, Missouri court transcript in 1870, and it involved the shooting and killing killing of a dog, a famous Black and Tan hound by the name of Old […]
Many states have bans on pit bulls. They consider them as dangerous and vicious dogs. Most of it stems from the behavior of the owner rather than the dog itself. It often stems from poor training. Under California law, dangerous and vicious dogs must be vaccinated and licensed. You can own a pit bull in […]
