Why do we teach our dogs manners at all? There is a story I recall when I think about folks who have never done any training with their dogs (and this can happen for lots of reasons — I'm not here to ...

This essay was written by Marc Bekoff, Ph.D., and force-free dog trainer Mary Angilly. Many guardians start their training journey by enrolling their dog in a basic manners class, which is often seen ...

The four dogs employed by the Greene County Sheriff's Office are the cream of the crop. Obedient. Athletic. Loyal. Hard-working. The sheriff's office uses its K-9 officers to find illegal drugs and ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Mackenzie Jacobs gets up early every morning to feed her puppy, Korlette. The pair practice commands like "sit" and "lie down," ...

Aggression and reactivity account for the largest share in training inquiries submitted by American pet owners.

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I’ve been training my dog not to lunge on the leash whenever we pass another dog. Toward this end, when another dog is approaching us, I’ll pull my puppy girl off the sidewalk, get ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I’ve moved back to my hometown with my 6-month-old dog, and I’m staying with my mom while I wait for my condo to sell. I have an aunt and uncle who come by often, typically ...

DULUTH — The familiar saying, "A dog is a (wo)man's best friend," rings true for Kaitlynn Mahlberg, owner of Prism Dog Training. "My childhood dogs are what really led me to this career. I was raised ...