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 ...

Praise your dog whenever they do get things right, and be sure to have plenty of healthy treats on hand to help them ...

Commands offer a basic language for you to communicate with your dog, and when they're paired with a solid foundation of socialization, you end up with a very good boy or girl. While dogs can learn ...

No matter their age, breed or temperament, every dog can benefit and thrive from dog training We love dogs for being dogs. Their comforting presence as they lie at our feet. Their cute little grunts ...

Deaf dog Aspen found the perfect forever home and new confidence after learning commands through hand signals at the Austin Humane Society Aspen has reached peak happiness. The white pit bull mix's ...

It was a novice dog obedience class, where students were preparing their dogs for the first level of formal obedience competition. They were learning the set of exercises which would hopefully lead to ...

Training your dog isn’t just a fun bonding activity—it’s a necessity. Whether it’s calling your dog back before it bolts into traffic or having them calmly sit while visitors arrive, essential dog ...

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—and it’s ...