For the welfare of pet dogs, it’s important for more people to learn about the value—and effectiveness—of reward-based dog ...

A dog trainer has issued a warning to pet owners - suggesting that their enthusiastic greetings could be causing anxiety in their pets and reinforcing bad behaviours. According to PDSA, 30% of ...

Dog Gone Problems is a weekly advice column by David Codr, a dog behaviorist in Omaha. David answers dog behavior questions sent in by our readers. You can reach him at dogbehaviorquestions@gmail.com.

2. Tire them out for better training. According to Scott, a well-exercised dog is often more receptive to learning than one that's alert but brimming with energy.

I’ve had my dog, Duke, since he was about 6 weeks old. I wanted the breeder, who was referred to me, to keep him longer but he refused. I also have a 13-year-old blind Shih Tzu who we rescued in ...

Understanding a small dog’s genetic predispositions, providing proper training and avoiding common mistakes can help prevent many behavior problems from taking root and developing into major issues.

First-time dog owners might find the idea of training a new pooch quite intimidating, particularly with certain breeds that are known to be more challenging. This is according to Will Atherton, a ...