If you live in Massachusetts or know anyone who does, please ask them to consider emailing or calling their representatives about these bills in the MA Legislature introduced by Senator Gobi (S 533) and Representative Lewis (H 554). You can find your legislator here. S 533 / H 554: "An Act...

I want to get my new puppy enrolled in classes right away. I know it is a long shot but I am from the north shore area and was hoping someone may have some recommendations I do not mind driving. I spoke with glen Goldman actually his wife they train out of danvers ma. She took a really long...

Hope anyone who is close can make the show! Trying to get people involved so there can be more New England options for the people up here in the North East!

Well in Light of the Maryland news at least there is a possible change to my commonwealth that would not allow any city or town to deem a dog dangerous just based off of breed. Not sure of existing legislation would be grandfathered in or outright removed. If you live in Massachusetts, or even...

Massachusetts: HB 913 would prohibit insurance breed discrimination Posted on June 19, 2009 by stopbslcom Massachusetts HB 913 would prohibit insurers from discriminating against homeowners based on the homeowners' breed of dog. It would still allow insurers to drop coverage for homeowners...

I'd love to get my Ivan into weight pulling, or at least some kind of dog sport. Anyone know of any place for training in western Mass? All I can find are rally-o classes, but I'd like something a little more active for him. Thanks!

Massachusetts: SB 406 moved to committee Posted on March 27, 2009 by stopbslcom SB 406, which would prohibit the designation of dangerous dogs by breed in Massachusetts, has moved to the Joint Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. A hearing has not yet been scheduled...

Massachusetts HB 5092 Bad News For All Dog Owners In a stunning procedural move, Massachusetts House Bill 1948, which was a reasonable and non-discriminatory dangerous dog bill supported by both the AKC and the Massachusetts Federation of Dog Clubs, has been replaced by House Bill 5092, a...

Dog bite problem escalating Tuesday, August 28, 2007 By PAMELA H. METAXAS [email protected] com CHICOPEE - Police Chief John R. Ferraro Jr. said yesterday he is concerned about the escalating number of dog bites in the city - largely involving pit bulls - and may pursue an ordinance change with...

Tackling the Latest Pit Bull Debate A statewide ban on pit bulls has been bandied about, so both sides of the debate gathered at the State House to present their positions. And supporters of pit bulls outnumbered the opponents. Testimonials from experts also bolstered the pit-bull supporters'...

Local pit bull fans oppose ban By Nick Pinto , Staff Writer May 17, 2007 NEWBURYPORT - Pit bulls made their American debut in Massachusetts, and one of the premier lines has been bred in Newburyport for more than a century. But, with state legislators considering a statewide ban on pit bulls...

I feel ill.... Pols barking for pooch crackdown By Renee Nadeau and Neal Simpson Thursday, May 3, 2007 - Updated: 10:04 AM EST Bay State dogs may soon end up on a shorter leash if state and local legislators get their way. From lap dogs to pit bulls, none of the state's pooches will escape the...

CANTON TOWN CLERK Tracy Kenney, Town Clerk/Gale McHugo, Asst. Town Clerk/Velma Coffey, Senior Clerk Phone (781) 821-5013 Fax (781) 821-5016 Canton Town Council - 821-5000 [email protected] canton.ma. us **As Randolph, Marshfield and Brockton, Massachusetts are are apparently drafting ordinances...