In the news there are two interesting, and sort of related dog articles.
First, Washington State legislators are trying to pass a bill that would allow dogs in bars as long as they are on a leash with their owner:
http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/national/1120ap_pub_pups.html
Second, someone has invented a beer specifically for dogs:
http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/national/1120ap_doggie_beer.html