Born Free Dog Training, a dynamic and innovative dog training venture, is offering a fresh perspective on dog training techniques. Founded by Logan, an experienced dog trainer with a passion for ...

CARBONDALE, Ill. (KFVS) - September is National Service Dog Month, raising awareness for the major support these working dogs provide their owners. In the Heartland, those with Carbondale-based group ...

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 ...

Ms. Wittmeyer is an editor in Opinion. If you own a dog and have ever searched the internet for advice on that dog, there’s a good chance you’ve encountered Zak George. Mr. George, a 45-year-old with ...

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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 ...

In 2022, the researchers Lauren Brubaker and Monique Udell recruited 48 parents and their children for a study on the behavioral effects of different parenting styles. The adult subjects were given a ...

“Balanced” is one of the more deceitful words used in the unregulated field of dog training. This approach utilizes both positive reinforcement (rewards-based) methods and aversives (physical ...

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 ...

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 ...