Day of the dog NV Barry Smith interviews his dog, Ozzie, about 'Dog Day'... [Nevada Appeal]

The truth about dog fighting NH Dog fighting: it's here, it's popular and it's spreading, even though it epitomizes animal abuse of the worst kind. As punishment for losing, Dog fight promoters usually kill the dogs that survive a horrific fight. Profit drives dog fighting and base appetites feed it. So why do judges slap such lenient sentences on the people who make it a reality?... [The Portsmouth Herald]

Related: Dog days of crime Pit bulls are a hot item in dog napping cases, so much so that dog nappers will pull up fences, cut chains and remove barricades to get to the dogs: thieves steal them to fight in underground dog fighting rings...

Mandatory dog training for new dog owners AU When it became clear that banning dog breeds did nothing to stem the rise in dog attacks, the Australian Veterinary Association has decided that education may be a better idea. It now calls for mandated dog training for each new dog owner. "The RSPCA backed the call, saying it should be extended to schools as it was vital for every child to be taught how to act safely around dogs..." [The Sunday Mail]