January is National Train Your Dog Month to raise awareness about the importance of training and socializing your pet and to his overall well-being.

Many dog owners accidentally train passivity by rewarding dogs only when they wait for instructions. This episode focuses on teaching a dog to be proactive, meaning the dog learns to offer behavior, ...

Walking a reactive dog can sometimes feel difficult. There are so many potential distractions and triggers, and it’s hard to relax and just enjoy a nice walk with your pup. It might feel as though you ...

Impulse control is often the differentiating factor between a stressful outing and a seamless, enjoyable one. While the term ...

It's clear to anyone who pays close attention to how dogs should be taught to adapt to a human-oriented world that positive, force-free, do no harm training is the only show in town. Because dogs are ...

Punishment is out of fashion when it comes to dog training. Positive reinforcement is all the rage — and for good reason. However, punishment doesn’t necessarily have to be a bad thing. When we say ...

In the park across from St. Joseph School in Hilo, passersby can watch as one dog learns to harness its innate sense of smell while another is training with simple commands for the very first time.

How often should you give treats to your dog? Learn the right frequency, portion sizes, and healthy treat tips to reward your ...

People in Charlotte love their pets but that doesn’t mean our furry friends don’t require any training – in most cases, it’s actually the opposite. Luckily, as a pet-centric city, there’s no shortage ...