Wes Siler is your guide to leading a more exciting life in the great outdoors. As Outside’s outdoor lifestyle columnist, he writes about the intersections of science, news, politics, gear, vehicles ...

That trust becomes the foundation for raising an overall calmer dog because instead of feeling anxious when their person ...

One of the biggest challenges of bringing a puppy or rescue dog home is training them properly so they don't ruin your furniture, rugs, and other belongings. Training a puppy or new dog can be ...

Dogs are such instinctual creatures that sometimes they ought to know everything — or at least everything we want them to know. Sadly, that is not the case. We have to train our dogs to understand ...

Training your puppy doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Here’s a beginner-friendly guide to teach them sit, stay, and fetch in a positive way.

Photo: Getty Images/Katharina Marioth Basic commands like “sit,” “down,” or “heel” are usually the first things dogs learn in ...

Trainers say dog obedience improves safety for owners and communities. Explore why well-trained pets help create safer shared spaces.