Research shows that using humane, positive reinforcement-based training methods is the most effective way to help pets learn new behaviors and bond with their owners. Aversive or punishment-based ...

Imagine a dog leaping excitedly at arriving guests, only to receive a sharp yell or leash tug—traditional responses that ...

Learn why yelling at your dog doesn't work and discover gentle training methods that build trust and reduce stress.

Dogs are not just pets, they often become cherished family members who share in all of the joys and accomplishments of a ...

Maddie gives Tina a reason to get up in the morning too. Tina wakes up every day around 6am, she’s out of bed by 7am, and by ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Behind the chain-link fence and barbed wire, detainees at the Cook County Jail are busy training man's best friend. "It's a process. It takes time. But little by little, they start ...

Every new puppy parent faces the same challenge: how do you turn adorable chaos into a well-trained companion? If you’ve ever searched for answers online, you’re not alone—pet owners everywhere are ...

Most people think leash walks are about burning off energy. That’s certainly one benefit, but in reality they’re about building a technical skillset as a team. The right approach will make every ...

Adopting a dog can be one of the most rewarding experiences, but it’s not without its challenges, especially when your new pal brings along bad habits. Difficult and destructive behaviors often have ...

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 ...

Wolverine Search and Recovery hosted a training for human remains detection dogs and their handlers from around the country in Detroit last week. Dogs and handlers work closely to track scents of ...