Celebrity animal psychologist explains why the bond with our dogs is so strong
The love owners share with their pups is 'about the same level as towards our children'.
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Watch: Phoenix game interrupted by captain's dog
The pitch-invading pup managed to evade capture for almost a minute.
Dog in car taken from shop injured but reunited with owner
A dog is safely back with her owner after thief steals car.
Roaming dogs on a cat-killing spree: 'Something has to be done'
Pet owners might soon 'start to take matters into their own hands', a resident says.
'Extremely sad situation': Dog euthanised after attacking 5-year-old at school
The dog was surrendered to the council by its owners and euthanised.
I went on a girls’ trip – and bonded with three feral dogs instead
OPINION: Small talk isn’t my strong suit, but Bruno, Spots and Dingus didn’t care.
Meet Apollo, the Egyptian dog filmed atop a pyramid who charmed internet
A rescue group leader recognised Apollo barking at birds atop the Pyramid of Khafre.
From sorrow to joy: Belle's journey to a new home after tragedy
Belle Kara, a dog left with her dead owner, is adopted by a loving family.
Group ignores 'unmissable' signs and walks dog off lead on pest-free Northland island
Dog seen on pest-free Matakohe Limestone Island was not there for conservation purposes
Dog walkers slam new rules limiting numbers
Auckland Council plans to limit the number of dogs walked by a person at one time.
Young achiever Nicholas Ware balances track curating and greyhound care
Greyhound handler Nicholas Ware thrives in busy role at Addington Raceway.
Destruction order upheld for 'well-loved elderly pet' that landed cyclist in ICU
The man suffered broken ribs and a collapsed lung after rottweiler Indy rushed the riders.
It's back: Memorial sculpture for Harawene unveiled
Harawene statue 2.0: Memorial to much-loved Rotorua stray dog reinstated.
'The statue represented so much more than just a dog': Pilot to pay for security camera
Hong Kong pilot Ross Dawson says protecting Rotorua's new Harawene sculpture is key.
Auckland woman suffers six weeks of harassment over missing dog
An Auckland woman already stressed out by the loss of her beloved pet dog, says she has suffered been dealing with six weeks of harassment. Video / NZ Herald
'I have your puppy': Woman claims six weeks of phone harassment over missing dog
Nina said she has been subject to several weeks of harassment over the phone.
How to help your dog live their best life
Keep their tails wagging happily with these five tips backed by science.
Letters: Positive publicity should be promoted for Gisborne; thanks for found dog
Herald readers share their views.
The dog with no name: Hope and heartbreak on patrol with animal control
City in canine crisis as council shelters fill amid rising attacks and roaming incidents.
Paw Patrol: On the streets with Auckland dog control
Heartbreak and hope as the Herald spends a morning with two of Auckland Council’s animal management officers. Video / Michael Craig
'Quite full-on and toey': Pup Miley is still a rookie on-farm
'She’s still user-friendly but at the moment the ears aren’t really that well painted on.'
'Gut-wrenching': Gang pad dogs terrorise Auckland suburb
The dogs have killed numerous animals including cats, alpacas, calves, sheep, and goats.
'Horrific': Dog attacks leave more than fifty animals dead in one night
'There were bits of chicken down Nelson Rd.'
The Bark of the Barkless at Vadas Angels
Vada’s Angel often works with pounds in Western Bay, Rotorua and Tauranga , rescuing dogs whose time is about to run out. Video / Tom Eley
Council flags roaming dogs as ongoing issue
Roaming dogs can "frighten, intimidate or annoy others".
Dog owner ‘gutted’ by lack of action after Border Collie ‘ripped open’
He says his 13-year-old Border Collie, Molly, was 'ripped open' in an attack by two dogs.
Married to a monster: Ex-wife reveals depraved zoologist's vile jail request
'I felt sick, I couldn’t speak. I couldn’t think.'
Meeting digest: New dog rules set, Te Arawa-council committee in the works
The council debated for more than five hours in the public portion of the meeting.
Opinion: Why I eat dog food for my job - a surprising career twist
OPINION: Job interview includes tasting dog food, surprising new hire with its quality.
'She is my best friend': Boy's 'life enabling' assistance dog
The relationship between Harry, and his assistance dog Kowhai, provides a needed bond.
The five commands every sheepdog owner should master
'It’s like having a mate; you can’t spend 10 years with someone you don’t get on with.'
Dogs are 'family': Why vet says city's decades-old ban should go
He has set out to 'champion the good dogs and the good people'.
Officials worried about feral dog attacks before tramping season
DoC and the Te Araroa Trail trust tell trampers wild dogs are a potential hazard.
Waikato man sentenced after dog euthanised following 'gross neglect', blunt force trauma
Experts said the dog would've been in 'severe discomfort' for a three-to-six-month period.