Dog Runs Maryland’s Half Marathon… By Himself
It’s four o’clock. Do you know where your dog is? The owners of Dozer, a 3-year-old goldendoodle from Fulton, Maryland, didn’t know the answer to that question on Sunday. Unbeknownst to them, Dozer escaped his invisible fence and joined the 2,000-plus runners competing in the Maryland Half Marathon, which benefits the University of Maryland’s Greenebaum […]
In British Columbia, Debate Rages Over Sled Dogs
It’s an industry unto itself that has fostered many differing points of view. It’s dog sledding in British Columbia, and as the provincial government’s Sled Dog Task Force prepares to release its review of the sled dog industry, a debate is raging over what its recommendations should be. And in this debate there are actually […]
Pot-Bellied Pig Outshines Pooches In Wales Canine Agility Team
He trots through tunnels, leaps over jumps and bobs and weaves between poles like a true canine athlete. Only thing is he’s a pig. A nine-month-old pot-bellied crossbreed to be exact and he answers to the name of Louie. Louie, who walks to heel on a lead, enjoys a lively game of fetch and will […]
After Killings, Critics Push To Boycott Dog Sled Rides
By Sue Mannina For Boston.com LOS ANGELES — The slaughter of 100 sled dogs in Canada has reenergized efforts by some animal activists to ban or boycott dog sled rides, a popular activity among tourists in many winter vacation spots, from New England to Minnesota to Alaska. “I don’t think society is willing to accept […]
Michael Vick Gets Key To Dallas, Confronted By Vick Dog Owner
Richard Hunter, owner of a former Michael Vick dog, confronted Vick in Dallas after a “Key to the City” ceremony on Saturday and asked him if he would like to meet one of his former dogs. Instead, Hunter was pushed out of the way by Vick’s bodyguards. After watching the video, please let us know […]
Two Dog Commercials Tie For Best Ads Of Super Bowl XLV
For the first time in Super Bowl history, two commercials have tied for the top spot of most popular ad. Of course, no surprise to Dog Filers, both ads feature dogs. Is it indicative of America’s love affair with pooches, or just because they are funny commercials? Check them out below and let us know […]
100 Sled Dogs Killed "Execution-Style" In British Columbia Due To Slump In Tourism
By Joanna Zelman For The Huffington Post The heinous slaughter of 100 dogs in British Columbia has revealed a “dirty secret” of the dog sled industry, according to CKNW. Following the 2010 Olympic Games, there was a slump in business at Outdoor Adventures Whistler. CBC News reports that an employee was ordered to kill 100 […]
Tucker Carlson Backs Off 'Execution' Comments About Michael Vick
BY PHILIP CAULFIELD For The DAILY NEWS Cable news host Tucker Carlson backed off his controversial statement that Eagles quarterback Michael Vick should have been executed, but remained adamant that he was not ready to forgive the star for his crimes. Carlson explained himself during a return appearance on Fox News’ “Hannity,” the show he […]
Exercising With Your Dog
By Jen Mueller For Sparkpeople.com You come home from a long day at work, ready to put your feet up and relax for a while. When you open the door to find your furry friend waiting, hoping that it’s time for a walk or a game of fetch, what do you do? Do you ignore […]