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Lost dog: How to react

Losing your dog can be traumatic and terrifying – for both you and your pet. The good news is that 90 per cent of lost pets with identification find their way home to their owners – so if your dog is wearing tags or is microchipped, chances are good that you’ll find him. But it’s important to act fast.

All good things: Matthew Good takes a paws for a cause

Matthew Good greets me, leading me inside his open concept condo. With his foot, he casually lifts and tosses a ball into the air. A small terrier cross skitters after it, then carries his catch up onto the sofa.

Snow days: Winter activities for any budget

There isn’t a spring, summer or fall morning that you won’t see Lynn Jamieson hitting the pavement with her rollerblades or bike, and her faithful companion, ‘Max,’ at her side.

Who’s training who?

Someone once said, “Doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different result is the definition of insanity.” While that thought brings a smile, have we considered the flip side? If we repeat our actions over and over again, we should be able to count on the result.

Lost dog: A fast, systematic response will help you find your missing pet.

It’s one of the most frightening moments when you realize that you can’t find your dog. You start off frustrated and annoyed that ‘Sparky’ isn’t responding to your calls, but that quickly turns into panic as you roam the neighborhood. As careful as we all are, it can happen to the best of us.

Top Dogs of 2007

Congratulations to the breeders, owners and handlers who headed out in 2007 to compete with their dogs, be it in pursuit of Top Dog glory or simply to get out and enjoy the sports.