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

Dogs are much more sensitive to high temperatures than humans. As a result, many dog owners underestimate the risks of ...

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 ...

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.

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.

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.

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 ...

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 ...