For decades, the concept of pet discipline was dominated by "dominance theory"—the idea that you had to be the "alpha" of the pack to keep your dog or cat in line. However, as we move through 2026, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. What's the number one mistake dog parents make when disciplining their dogs? Misinterpreting or ignoring the why behind their ...

When, if ever, is it okay to hit a dog? If you’re an animal lover like me, your answer is probably immediate and unflinching: It’s never okay to hit a dog — or any other animal, for that matter. But ...

My husband “Evan” and I have a 6-year-old daughter, “Zara,” and a 3-year-old son, “Preston.” A little over a year ago we got a cocker spaniel puppy, “Larry.” For the past six months, whenever the kids ...

Obviously we want to use the most effective form of training, so the question is which works better, and produces the best outcome, reward-based training (so-called positive training) or discipline ...

People charged with animal cruelty can claim they were using reasonable force or that physical discipline was a necessary part of “safeguarding or promoting the welfare of the animal,” the state’s ...