To teach a dog to sit, say the word and then use a treat to get them into a sitting position, Gagnon says. Usually this can ...

The ‘stay’ command is a simple yet vital command that can empower your dog with the ability to remain in a specific position until given permission to move. Asking your dog to stay will also help when ...

That trust becomes the foundation for raising an overall calmer dog because instead of feeling anxious when their person ...

Question: Our terrier mix rescue is about 7 months old now. He walks pretty well on the leash, and we've started doing basic obedience, but I feel like we're failing miserably on the "stay" cue. How ...

Professional dog trainer Elijah Boateng (@apexdogtraining) from Sydney, Australia, recently shared a TikTok breaking down three common mistakes people make when teaching recall—and what to do instead.

PARK CITY, Utah — Having your dog accompany you during outdoor activities is one of the best parts of summer. Yana Salwan and her three-year-old furry best friend, Tyson, agree. Salwan is originally ...

“Eclipses are all about shifts, endings and new beginnings. When you apply that lens to dog training, this is the perfect ...

Like training, dog day care is an unregulated industry. Anybody off the street can open and run a dog day care business. There is no minimum education level required, nor is there any requirement for ...

Is your dog constantly ignoring commands or getting into mischief? Training your dog to be obedient is one of the most rewarding experiences for both you and your pet, helping create a bond built on ...

You can tell right away my dog is an obedience school dropout. Rufus begs for food at the table, barks stridently for no apparent reason and autographs every visitor with muddy paw prints. On the plus ...

Dogs bring their pet parents many joys in life, but what’s not fun is when our pets ruin the furniture. Whether they prance all over the sofa or bite and chew the chairs, pet messes happen — even with ...