“Playing interactive games with dogs—like fetch, tug, and hide-and-seek—is the fast track to off-leash reliability. For some dogs, playing games becomes a passion that may rival walks, sniffing, and ...

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 ...

Give the command, followed by “Simon says,” and wait for your dog to respond correctly. If they do, shower them with treats and praise. You can introduce new commands or combinations as your dog ...

Training Tips and Tricks. With warm weather, it's a great time for dog owners to get outside and try agility training. At Agility and Rally for Fun Dog Training Center, or ARF, owners can participate ...

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 ...

From their square faces, short legs and muscular builds, the pit bull dog breed umbrella has gained a bad reputation for their intimidating looks and history of being dog-fighting animals. But despite ...