Bringing a new puppy into my house always makes me more observant and attentive as I watch my new dog learn to adapt to this novel environment. My new pup is a Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, that ...

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

Training dogs is a multifaceted process usually involving more than just teaching them to sit and stay. What’s more, successful training is not one-size-fits-all as every pup responds to a different, ...

I was recently at a dog training seminar in Abbotsford (a town about an hour away from Vancouver, Canada). During one of the breaks a small group of highly respected dog trainers and dog obedience ...

A little help can go a long way with everything from poor leash manners to general nervousness—and ensure that your dog’s small problems don’t turn into big ones. Whether you recently adopted a pup or ...

My dog, Charlie, is a very picky eater. Sometimes he will eat both his daily meals; sometimes he won’t. Whenever he does eat, he tends to take a very long time to finish his food. He will eat a bite ...

This story was produced by Cristal Dyer and distributed by Next Net. Dog obedience directly improves community safety. Well-trained dogs are easier to control, less likely to act aggressively, and ...

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 ...