The article notes that selecting the right training style starts with identifying the type of behavior that needs improvement. Not all issues require the same approach, and the correct match depends ...

Veteran dog owners all agree this is the most important wisdom to pass down: be patient. The advice emerged in a survey of 2,000 dog owners which split respondents by how long they’ve been with their ...

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Probably the hottest continuing controversy among dog experts has to do with training methods. While it is the case that positive or "reward-based" training techniques have become more widespread ...

Kaye Ames smiles at her pupils as they file into the room. It’s a pretty typical class mix. There is, for example, the student who’s super cute and knows it, the one with a quiet confidence that comes ...

This post was cowritten by Marc Bekoff and certified force-free dog trainer Mary Angilly. Conflict is an inevitable part of many social relationships, including those between humans and nonhuman ...

Company highlights private lessons, board-and-train, puppy training, and behavior modification services for dog owners ...

Smokin' Guns Working Dog Club will host a 10-week "dock dogs" training program for children and their favorite dogs beginning Saturday. The youth dock diving league training will involve 10 two-hour ...

Company outlines obedience, puppy, private lesson, in-home, behavior-focused, and board-and-train programs for dogs in ...