To teach a dog to sit, say the word and then use a treat to get them into a sitting position, Gagnon says. Usually this can ...

Commands offer a basic language for you to communicate with your dog, and when they're paired with a solid foundation of socialization, you end up with a very good boy or girl. While dogs can learn ...

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

Agility training isn't just for purebred dogs in dog shows. Any dog no matter the breed or age can benefit from casual agility training at home. With enough work, your dog could compete in agility ...

Ever feel like your puppy is auditioning for a role in a canine version of Mission: Impossible minus the obedience skills?

When Cindy Thompson trains puppies, the commands go way beyond “sit” and “stay.” She raises them to become assistance dogs for Canine Companions for Independence. The dogs have to learn 40 commands.

Basic commands like "sit," "down," or "heel" are usually the first things dogs learn in training. However, there's another ...

Bringing a new puppy into my house always makes me more observant and attentive as I watch my new dog learn to adapt to this novel environment. My new pup is a Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, that ...