Tail docking handicaps dogs, robbing them of the ability to use their tails to signal their moods and intentions.

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.

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 ...

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 ...

CENTER VALLEY, Pa. – Man’s best friend will take center stage at an inaugural event being held later this month at The Promenade Shops at Saucon Valley. The two-day Barktoberfest, featuring dog dock ...