Most people love their furry companions. However, not every moment is enjoyable when your dog isn't trained to behave in specific ways or avoid unwanted behaviors. There are many techniques passed on ...

One bright brown doggy eye peeks into the tunnel followed by the other. Howie cautiously moves ahead as he hears a familiar voice coming from the other side. “C’mon Howie, you can do it. C’mon.” As ...

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 ...

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 ...

The quickest way to annoy friends and alienate people is to bring an untrained dog around a crowd. Take it from someone who has two poorly trained Chihuahuas and has spent years paying for it. My ...

I recently found myself watching an "old-style" dog trainer working with a beginner's dog obedience class. I use the phrase "old-style" because this instructor's recommended training techniques that ...

Who's a good dog? In the Chicago area, you and your pooch can take a number of training classes together that cover much more than "sit" and "stay," with many organizations offering everything from ...

East Longmeadow Dog Obedience Training Club staff members, left to right, include Susan Burton, of Longmeadow, and her dog Ralph, Marie Jenkins, of Hampden, and Casper, Jackie Silverman, of ...

Obedience training for a canine friend can make for a lifelong safe relationship between dog and owner. The Bay Area has numerous humane and fun opportunities for Fido to learn how to sit and stay.