Imagine a dog leaping excitedly at arriving guests, only to receive a sharp yell or leash tug—traditional responses that breed fear rather than trust. Science-backed positive reinforcement offers a ...

Suzanne Cardiff of The P.E.T. Impact is a certified professional dog trainer who specializes in working with rescue and ...

This essay was written by Marc Bekoff, Ph.D., and force-free dog trainer Mary Angilly. Many guardians start their training journey by enrolling their dog in a basic manners class, which is often seen ...

Dog training is a huge global industry. In the United States, there are no certification standards and anyone can claim to be a dog trainer. 1 Of course, there are many highly educated certified dog ...