Results for keyword: dogs
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Dancing with wolverines
A wolverine snuffling at your throat commands your attention, even if you're in a relatively safe enclosure at a clandestine refuge for the animals.
by JoAnne Tompkins, Jun 08, 2012 -
Nothing to lose but your leash
When did human beings become slaves to their dogs, required to take them everywhere, even cross-country skiing?
by Tim Hauserman, Feb 08, 2012 -
Room for everyone
A "hodgepodge of humanity" visits Mojave desert hot springs -- and there's room enough for all.
by Brad Monsma, Dec 05, 2010 -
Summer blizzard
Wonderful things are everywhere -- but you have to pay attention in order to see them.
by John Calderazzo, Aug 05, 2010 -
Heard Around the West
John Slemp takes the ride of his life, into a volcano; Douglas Bruce strikes again; cow-pie tossing and other delights; imposter dog?; “jingle mail”; and “virtual” border fence is a botched-up bust.
by Betsy Marston, May 12, 2008 -
Hank, the non-cow dog
Joe Barnhart is trying to train his dog to stay away from wildlife – something he hopes his neighbors will do as well.
by Joe Barnhart, Feb 11, 2008 -
Heard around the West
Jim Stiles asks about perfect moments; rent-a-pet; Douglas Bruce behaves like a jerk; Forest Service meeting gets nasty in Montana.
by Betsy Marston, Feb 04, 2008 -
Sniffin’ out scat for conservation
Wicket – a wildly energetic dog discovered in an animal shelter – serves scientists by looking for grizzly poop in the Montana wilds.
by Kathryn Socie, Nov 12, 2007 -
Heard Around the West
Montana Republican erupts on YouTube; Dogs at Work in Oregon; “Dynamite Shoot” uses real dynamite; wildlife thrives on military bases; “Liberal elk hunting season” in Wyoming; guns beat swords in Utah; taking the cab to Arizona
by Betsy Marston, May 28, 2007 -
The magnificent obsession of sheep herding
In rural Colorado, border collies and their handlers compete in a Western tradition, sheep dog trials.
by Morgan Heim, May 23, 2007






