Training

I’ve long been a proponent of the appropriate, judicious use of tethers for dog training and management. This doesn’t mean tying up your dog...

Are dogs stubborn? Here's what you need to know about training a 'stubborn dog'.

Those of us who love dogs find the prospect of bringing home a new canine family member intoxicating and exhilarating. Well-planned in advance or...

There’s an old saying: “The more things change, the more they stay the same.” Fortunately for our beloved dogs, that’s not necessarily the case...

Vested interests

One of the hardest canine behaviors for some dog owners to understand (or forgive) is counter-surfing – when your dog helps himself to some...

These days, thanks to coronavirus, more and more restaurants are offering outdoor dining, and many are allowing dogs to accompany their humans, as some...

Introduce choice to your dogs by teaching a 'You Choose' cue.

When I first started to learn about training, it was in the world of competitive dog obedience. In that specialized niche, dog training was...

I first learned about crate-training for dogs in the early 1980s and have been a big fan ever since. There are many advantages to having...

Sometimes we need to take things away from our dog and that’s when the trade trick becomes vital. Here’s how to teach your dog to trade.

Play is a widespread feature of social animals. Humans play. Dogs play. Maybe our shared need for and love of play is part of...