At one time, dogs weren’t pets. Instead, they had jobs and consequently had a docked tail. Dogs worked on farms and in the military and helped with hunting, fighting, ratting, and baiting. That’s not ...

Paula Wethington is a digital producer at CBS Detroit. She previously held digital content roles at NEWSnet, Gannett/USA Today network and The Monroe News in Michigan. She is a graduate of the ...

Ear and tail docking involve surgically removing part of a dog’s ears or tail. This practice, which has been around for centuries, originally aimed to prevent injuries in hunting and working dogs.

The Topsfield Fair is known for housing pigs, rabbits, cows and other farm animals — but fairgoers may notice a surplus of dogs at this year’s fair. That’s because of Dock Dogs, which made its debut ...

Q: Our Rottweiler has a docked tail, as do many dogs in the U.S. While watching a British dog show on television, I noticed that all the show dogs had natural, undocked tails. Why? A: Many countries ...

U. SAUCON TWP., Pa. – Man’s best friend will take center stage during a two-day event in Lehigh County. Barktoberfest, featuring dog dock diving competitions, visiting animal shelters, pet-related ...

MURRELLS INLET, SC (WMBF) -A Dog’s Way Inn Inlet Flyers is hosting a March Mania event this Friday, March 25th through Sunday, March 27th. This is a dog dock diving event and is free to the public.