It was about six weeks into a beginners level dog obedience class when one of the students showed up without her dog. Her dog had had some kind of medical procedure which prevented it from being in ...

Basic commands like “sit,” “down,” or “heel” are usually the first things dogs learn in training. However, there’s another popular command that many owners teach their dogs as puppies–which is ...

When you bring a dog into your life, it’s natural to want to shower them with cuddles and spoil them. But at the same time, you want your pup to be well-behaved—that’s where training and commands come ...

Last month, you learned the do’s and don’ts of the “come” command. This month, we will concentrate on the three phases of training this important command. 1) Round robins Begin in a quiet area of your ...

Every dog owner delights in watching their pet behave happily and energetically, yet even the most good-natured dog can find themselves in hazardous situations. Experts have identified one particular ...