Training a dog can be one of life’s most rewarding experiences, but small, unintentional mistakes often derail progress. From ...

Looking for a fun way to bond with your pup, build their confidence, and maybe impress a few neighbors along the way? Teaching tricks is one of the easiest ways to get started. Whether you’ve got one ...

If you’re a dog person then you know most things improve in the company of a good dog: walks, runs, drives, hikes, hunts, cold beers, and camping trips, just to name a few. By the same token, not much ...

It's clear to anyone who pays close attention to how dogs should be taught to adapt to a human-oriented world that positive, force-free, do no harm training is the only show in town. Because dogs are ...

So you brought home this adorable ball of fluff, and now they’re peeing on your rug and chewing through your favorite shoes.

Choosing a bread that’s less likely to act up can get in front of the potential problem. “Destructive behaviors are frustrating and can be due to stress, boredom, or exercise needs that are being ...

As someone who recently adopted a new puppy, I can say with certainty that dog training can feel like a Herculean feat. Teaching my pet to sit, stay, go potty outside and sleep in her crate took ...

A young waterfowling friend recently got a German shorthair and asked me what kind of upland shotgun he should buy so he could take his dog hunting. I said, “That’s the wrong question. You’ve already ...

This essay was written by Marc Bekoff, Ph.D., and force-free dog trainer Mary Angilly. Many guardians start their training journey by enrolling their dog in a basic manners class, which is often seen ...

Christmas can be overwhelming for dogs who thrive on calm and routine. Now, a dog training expert has shared simple steps to ...