Last September, a reader adopted what they think is a Rottweiler/German Shepherd mix puppy from a rescue at approximately eight weeks of age.  Throughout most of her puppyhood, she had a very timid personality, and she was always extra cautious of people and inanimate objects, but she was always very playful with and intrigued by other dogs.  Now, the family is starting to notice some behavior at 1 ½ years old that is disturbing to them. Continue Reading

Guest post by: Tax, The Wonder Dog Spike’s Little Brother

This week in a unanimous vote, the city of Lancaster, California passed an ordinance requiring all owners of pit bulls, Rottweilers, and mixed breed dogs deemed “potentially dangerous” to:

• Have microchip implants and vaccinations at the owner’s expense.
• Be kept indoors or in a securely fenced yard or enclosure constructed at the owner’s expense.
• Wear a muzzle and a 4-foot-long leash held by a controlling adult when taken off the owner’s property.
• Complete an approved obedience course at the owner’s expense.
• Be spayed or neutered at the owner’s expense.
• Be covered by liability insurance valued at $300,000 per occurrence obtained at the owner’s expense. Continue Reading