Howl of the Wild
During the late summer and fall, coyotes really "yip it up." Despite what you can learn on Youtube, their yips and howls are family communications that have nothing to do with bloodthirsty predators...
View ArticleThe Dogs (& Cats) Of NHPR, Vol. 3
BrideyOwner: Ostensibly, Rebecca Lavoie; realistically, no oneBreed: CockapooLikes: Witholding affection, Lifetime Movies, Sara Plourde & Zach NugentDislikes: Basically everyone else, looking like...
View ArticleThis Dog Sounds Like A Tent Being Unzipped
While working on an upcoming story, producer Taylor Quimby got this audio of his dog, Angel-Rose, begging for attention. He thinks she sounds like a tent zipper. What do you think?
View ArticleThe Truth About Coy-Dogs
It's the height of eastern coyote courtship, and a pair can really yip it up. Coyote sightings, as well as the sounds of coyotes often sparks talk of coy-dogs. Is there such a thing?Yes. And no.Yes,...
View ArticleCampus Life: Therapy Dog Eases Finals Stress At UNH
With a name like Hamilton, there’s little doubt that the big white Great Dane mix wandering around UNH's Durham campus belongs there.
View Article7.16.14: Kinder Surgeons, Infection Detecting Dogs, And The Coming Out...
Surgery requires years of education, steady hands, extreme confidence, and…kindness? Today we ask: when it comes to being a good surgeon, does bedside manner matter? Then, we head into the OR to find...
View ArticleAward-Winning Manchester Police Dog Retires
The 7-year-old police dog partner of a Manchester, New Hampshire, police officer is retiring after a successful career.
View Article9.8.14: Is Social Media Making The Israel-Palestine Conflict Worse & A...
Israelis and Palestinians recently agreed to a cease fire, but while the conflict may be on hold in Gaza, it continues to erupt online. On today’s show: from Hitler hashtags to Facebook groups seeking...
View ArticleWhy Romney's Shaggy Dog Story Won't Die
It's the story that continues to, well, dog Republican presidential front-runner Mitt Romney. And, according to some experts, it could jeopardize his standing with voters who care about animals. And...
View ArticleTo the Top of Mount Washington, By Dog Team
The winter storm was a change of pace for just about every part of New Hampshire, with the exception of Mount Washington. The forecasters who work at the Mount Washington Observatory say they’ve been...
View ArticleBoss treating you like a dog? Maybe that's not so bad...
We find out more about a New Hampshire consultant who uses lessons from her experience with dogs to help managers lead.
View Article'Bring Andy Home:' Search For Missing Corgi Goes High Tech
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View ArticleAn inherent danger?
A court ruling in Maryland raises questions about whether pitbulls should be illegal to own.
View ArticleWhy These Dogs "Like" Facebook
Businesses and nonprofits could learn a lot from the Manchester Animal Shelter.
View ArticleWord of Mouth 6.23.2012
Guerilla weddings. Animal shelter social media success. The birth of the bomb, illustrated. Farmers market fakes. The lure of old tractors. And what makes audiobooks great...inspiring us to try our own...
View ArticleN.H. This Weekend: Disc Dogs & Skateboards
What's a "disc dog"? Wanna do the skateboard slalom course? Hippo Editor Amy Diaz has the story of two unusual events in the Granite State this weekend.Read the Hippo story on the Granite State Disc...
View ArticleThe New Dogs of War
When we call dogs ‘man’s best friend’, we’re typically referring to their value as companions and protectors - but canines have a long history of helping people with affairs far more solemn that...
View Article2.3.15: The Empathy Deficit, An Argument Against Pedigree Dogs, & Maps During...
Empathy, the ability to share in the emotions of another, has been on the decline since the 1980’s, with the steepest drop occurring in the past ten years. So what’s the big deal? On today’s show,...
View ArticleLaconia's Annual Sled Dog Derby Is Steeped In History, A Challenge For Mushers
Most people in New Hampshire associate Laconia with the annual summer Motorcycle Week Rally.But another event, equally important to the city’s history, takes place this weekend.
View ArticleIncreasing Longevity Of Pets' Lives Has Some Owners Seeking Animal Hospice Care
Cats and dogs are living longer these days. And more old pets is giving rise to more options for pet owners looking for pet hospice and end-of-life care.
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