Dogs thought to experience emotions (Pioneer Press)
In her latest book, “For the Love of a Dog: Understanding Emotion in You and Your Best Friend” (Ballantine Books, 2006), certified applied animal behaviorist Patricia McConnell says science suggests dogs do have emotions and express them very much as people do. McConnell answers these selected reader questions:

Ask Amy | People and dogs poke noses into their windows (Philly.com)
Dear Amy: My husband and I moved into an apartment a week ago. It is a garden apartment, and our windows open up onto the lawn areas of our small complex of eight apartments. There have already been several times when children, adults and dogs have come right up to our windows and looked in at us and our home!

Howl-O-Ween Costumes for Dogs (ABC 7 Chicago)
Halloween can be fun for dogs and their owners, says Rachelle Friesen of PetSmart. If your pet will go along with you, you can find all sorts of Halloween costumes for them. But you should always keep a pets’ safety in mind at all times.

Handler can’t verify 185 dogs’ whereabouts (Denver Post)
A Colorado dog handler is under investigation in the disappearance of 185 retired greyhound racing dogs.

County drug dogs work hard to take bite out of crime in Jackson County (Newport Independent)
Three drug dogs currently serve Jackson County under three separate departments. These dogs work very hard for their handlers and enjoy doing their job.

Dogs unwelcome at festivals (Worcester Telegram & Gazette)
LEOMINSTER - The City Council gave initial approval Monday to an ordinance banning dogs from civic events such as the Johnny Appleseed Festival.

JASON HUNT/Press Frank Wall holds one of his 19 dogs at his home in Athol on Tuesday. Kootenai County commissioners (Coeur d’Alene Press)
COEUR d’ALENE — An Athol man who said he was training dogs to search for energy leaks in homes and businesses was told by Kootenai County commissioners on Tuesday he must get rid of all but five of his 19 canines.

Dogs get a shot at district title (Suwannee Democrat)
It was textbook Bulldogs. Fall behind by two scores, then come back and make it close. But this time the Dogs finished what they started, dominating the Bishop Kenny Crusaders in the second half Friday at Langford for a 21-17 District 3-3A win. And, more importantly, a shot at the district title.