Imagine a dog leaping excitedly at arriving guests, only to receive a sharp yell or leash tug—traditional responses that ...

Training your dog to remain calm can transform your everyday life. Here are 11 small changes you can make to help your dog ...

World-renowned dog trainer Dr. Ian Dunbar, who introduced his SIRIUS Puppy Training in 1982, does it once again. His new and highly acclaimed book Barking Up the Right Tree: The Science and Practice ...

Using food to train your dog or cat doesn't just motivate them. It provides enrichment and helps teach behaviors effectively.

We spend so much time thinking about a dog’s physical health. The right food. The right walks. Regular vet visits. But what about their mind? That’s the part people tend to overlook. Dr. Ian Dunbar, ...

Adopting a dog can be one of the most rewarding experiences, but it’s not without its challenges, especially when your new pal brings along bad habits. Difficult and destructive behaviors often have ...

The internet is full of videos of dogs performing incredible feats, which makes it easy to believe that every pup has ...

Ms. Wittmeyer is an editor in Opinion. If you own a dog and have ever searched the internet for advice on that dog, there’s a good chance you’ve encountered Zak George. Mr. George, a 45-year-old with ...

A young waterfowling friend recently got a German shorthair and asked me what kind of upland shotgun he should buy so he could take his dog hunting. I said, “That’s the wrong question. You’ve already ...