LIFESTYLE

Dogs have a way of enriching our lives in ways we never thought possible. Here you will find articles of general interest to ‘dog people’ – news stories and trends, exploration of the bond we share and much more.

LIFESTYLE ARTICLES

What non-dog owners wish dog owners knew

By Brian Clarke

Over many years of policing in a major city, I have responded to numerous calls involving dog complaints

Canines helping people COPE

By Natalie Ann Comeau

When Jane Boake decided to train dogs to assist people who have disabilities, she discovered that it gave her an incredible feeling – a feeling of accomplishment, of knowing that she had done something good for someone else.

How the Midland OSPCA rose from the ashes

By Kim Goggins

Thick, acrid smoke enveloped Maureen Dool as she inched along on hands and knees. The shirt pulled up over her face provided little protection against the treacherous cloud that assaulted her as soon as she entered the burning building

Mighty Manous: The unlikely hunting dog

By Bryan Cummins

A last-minute Christmas present turned out to be the best hunting companion one could ever wish for. ‘Manous’ (pronounced Mah-noo), a seven-year-old, six-pound Pomeranian/Papillon cross, is the improbable

Why we love dogs

By Compiled by Alison Preiss

There is no shortage of famous quotes exploring the bond between humans and dogs.

Gifts of St. Bernice

By Angela Blenkhorne

My husband and I were only looking to spice up our relationship by introducing someone new into our lives. Being modern-day adventurists, we searched online and there she was