Dog training 101: Use expert tips covering basic commands, potty training, leash walking, and problem behaviors.

Training a dog isn’t just about tricks or obedience competitions. It’s about communication, safety, and building a solid bond between you and your furry companion. Whether you have a tiny puppy or a ...

Training your dog the right way - with care and consistency - establishes a line of communication with your furry friend that ...

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 ...

Teaching your dog new commands can be very rewarding, and somewhat challenging as well. Once they learn a new command, it helps them understand what is expected of them, and what they can and can't ...

DEAR PET TALK: What commands should I teach my dog? – DOG LOVER DEAR DOG LOVER: This month, “Pet Talk” began at the beginning, and in the last two weeks we’ve written about the best practices when it ...

Most of us will teach our dog the ‘sit’ command, one of the most important commands for a dog to learn. However, it can also be a good idea to teach your pup the ‘down’ command, too, as the ‘down’ ...

Many dog owners know just how hard it can be to train a mischievous pup to follow commands, especially when it seems like they're just ignoring every word you say. But according to one dog trainer, it ...

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 ...