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 ...

World-renowned dog trainer Dr. Ian Dunbar, who introduced his SIRIUS Puppy Training in 1982, does it once again. His new and highly acclaimed book Barking Up the Right Tree: The Science and Practice ...

Let’s be real: we all want our dogs to be those "main character" pups who sit perfectly at cafes and never bolt after a squirrel. But sometimes, despite our best efforts and a pocket full of treats, ...

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A golden doodle puppy and a trainer at a dog training class at Doggy Business in Portland, Ore., on June 4. I was about a month into raising a new border collie puppy, Alsea, when I came to an ...

When you come home after a long day, it's sweet to see that your dog is excited to greet you. They might even be jumping — on you — for joy. What may seem like cute behavior from a little puppy can ...

Editor's Note: This story has been updated to include additional precautions on e-collar and shock collar training that are addressed in the audio portion of the story. Listen to the episode above for ...

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