Inmates find ‘purpose,’ ‘confidence’ through dog training program
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Inmates find ‘purpose,’ ‘confidence’ through dog training program

COLLIN BREAUX cbreaux@kentsmith.biz Shawn Cannon used to have a problem communicating with other people. Since teaching a dog obedience tricks through a program called Top Dog, though, he’s gained confidence and learned patience, humility, and leadership skills. Cannon is an inmate with the Florida Department of Corrections and demonstrated some of the skills his dog,…

Washington County looks to tighten up regulations for ‘dangerous’ dogs
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Washington County looks to tighten up regulations for ‘dangerous’ dogs

By Collin Breaux cbreaux@kentsmith.biz The Washington County Board of County Commissioners is considering an animal control ordinance amendment that would institute additional requirements for keeping a dog after the animal has been considered “dangerous.†The board heard a presentation on the proposed amendment from Public Safety Director Lynne Abel during a workshop on Monday, Sept….

Chipley man arrested on multiple animal cruelty charges
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Chipley man arrested on multiple animal cruelty charges

A Chipley man is behind bars on multiple counts of animal cruelty after a report came into the Washington County Sheriff’s Office on Feb. 6. WCSO deputies arrived at a piece of property on Ambassador Drive and made contact with the owner who stated she had owned the property for years but had not visited…