These dog training techniques help correct bad behavior quickly without yelling, using positive reinforcement, consistency, ...

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

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 ...

SAGINAW, Mich. (WJRT) - January is "National Train Your Dog Month," a timely reminder for families who adopted new pets over the holidays to focus on training and behavior improvement. December is a ...

The internet is full of dog training apps that promise to turn your pup into a perfect angel overnight. Some are genuinely helpful, others feel a little… sketchy. If you’ve ever looked for one, you ...

I was about a month into raising a new border collie puppy, Alsea, when I came to an embarrassing realization: my dog had yet to meet a person who doesn’t look like me. I’d read several books on ...

The secret to house training your puppy? Consistency, patience, and positive reinforcement. Positive reinforcement is rewarding desired behaviors to encourage their repetition. For dogs, this may mean ...

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 ...

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