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

Training your dog isn’t just about obedience — it’s about creating a peaceful, safe, and balanced life together. Whether your dog is a puppy or an adult, basic dog training is essential for preventing ...

Noozhawk’s 3rd Annual Four-Legged Friends and More is here! This section features articles covering aspects such as health, comfort, training, exercise, and the overall well-being of your beloved ...

When CC Carson moved to Missoula, Montana after finishing her master’s degree in 2017, she finally had the time and money to adopt a dog, so she started searching. Carson was drawn to Moose—a 30-pound ...

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 ...

I recently read about Linda Michaels' Hierarchy of Dog Needs (HDN) and was very impressed with her "positive training" approach to working with dogs and their humans. As Michaels notes below, "The HDN ...

The phenomenon of dog behavior getting worse rather than better is something that dog parents often find perplexing. It seems to defy logic, considering that most people think along the lines of, “If ...

Maybe your family has a dog, or you visit friends and relatives who do. But even if you aren't pet owners or around animals on a regular basis, your child is bound to cross paths with a dog — leashed, ...