Hold a treat near your dog’s nose and slowly guide them in a circle. Once they follow the full rotation, give them the treat.

Training your dog isn’t just about teaching tricks; it’s about building a strong, respectful relationship that helps your dog live happily and safely alongside you.

Learn proven tips for training a stubborn puppy, from positive reinforcement to crate training, for a happier and ...

It's clear to anyone who pays close attention to how dogs should be taught to adapt to a human-oriented world that positive, force-free, do no harm training is the only show in town. Because dogs are ...

If you’re a dog person then you know most things improve in the company of a good dog: walks, runs, drives, hikes, hunts, cold beers, and camping trips, just to name a few. By the same token, not much ...

Resource guarding in dogs is common, but it can escalate if ignored. Learn how to spot early signs, understand what your dog ...

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 ...

Dogs who see you as their hero are attentive to your cues and guidance. “They respond to a gentle voice, a hand gesture, or ...

As someone who recently adopted a new puppy, I can say with certainty that dog training can feel like a Herculean feat. Teaching my pet to sit, stay, go potty outside and sleep in her crate took ...

A young waterfowling friend recently got a German shorthair and asked me what kind of upland shotgun he should buy so he could take his dog hunting. I said, “That’s the wrong question. You’ve already ...