Maybe you’re thinking about getting a dog to help find wounded deer for yourself and your crew of hunting friends and family. You might even want to learn how to train a blood tracking dog yourself.

In the park across from St. Joseph School in Hilo, passersby can watch as one dog learns to harness its innate sense of smell while another is training with simple commands for the very first time.

Picking up a pup seems pretty basic, yet well-meaning dog parents get it wrong. Whether you have a small dog or a giant breed, learn how to pick up a dog safely and comfortably. You probably don’t ...