Dogs trained to sniff out fake DVDs (Addict 3D)
Two black Labradors have become the world’s first dogs to be trained to search for counterfeit DVDs, a trade organisation have said. The dogs, Lucky and Flo, have been trained to detect discs to help combat DVD piracy, the Federation Against Copyright Theft (Fact) said.

Dogs find second lease on life (North County Times)
AGUANGA —- It started as a way to help friends and family with dogs they could no longer care for. Dolores and Homer Harris, now in their 80s, would take in dogs and let them roam freely on their 135-acre property surrounded by rolling hills.

Attack by hunting dogs reported at Maunawili Trail (Honolulu Advertiser)
A pack of hunting dogs today attacked the dogs of two hikers on the Maunawili Trail, a fire department spokesman said. One of the hikers was bitten on the hand as she fended off the hunting dogs.

Let loose the dogs of reality TV (Jam! Showbiz)
In chess, the endgame is the part where there are only a few pieces left on the board, and the players circle each other warily, like dogs sniffing one another’s rear ends. And that’s probably the first time chess and butt-smelling canines have been used together in a metaphor.

‘Reservoir Dogs’ made into computer game (Digital Spy)
Quentin Tarantino’s cult hit Reservoir Dogs is to be made into a computer game for the Xbox, PlayStation 2 and PC. The game will follow the original plot of the film, following the progress of a diamond heist and enabling the player to take on each of the five iconic Reservoir Dogs characters.

Leader of the Pack (New York Times)
The dog behavior expert talks about how Americans are driving their pets crazy, whether dogs should sleep on the bed and the need to show them who’s boss.