Imagine a dog leaping excitedly at arriving guests, only to receive a sharp yell or leash tug—traditional responses that ...

Sit…Stay…Shake! Basic principles taught by Tasha Jordan, the owner of Jordan’s K9’s, which offers obedience training for dogs ...

Research shows that using humane, positive reinforcement-based training methods is the most effective way to help pets learn new behaviors and bond with their owners. Aversive or punishment-based ...

These days, many people have got the message that it’s important to train dogs with reward-based methods (for example, giving the dog a treat when they sit to reinforce the behavior and make it happen ...

Whether you’ve had your pet for a long time, or are just welcoming a new addition to the family, pet behavior training can be incredibly helpful. Most of the time, animals aren’t trying to annoy us, ...

Your dog loves you endlessly, but common mistakes like lack of exercise, training gaps and inconsistent rules can affect his ...

Using food to train your dog or cat doesn't just motivate them. It provides enrichment and helps teach behaviors effectively.

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 ...

Winter hill trips with dogs need more than excitement. From breed tolerance and terrain training to crate comfort and cold ...