The quickest way to annoy friends and alienate people is to bring an untrained dog around a crowd. Take it from someone who has two poorly trained Chihuahuas and has spent years paying for it. My ...

A little help can go a long way with everything from poor leash manners to general nervousness—and ensure that your dog’s small problems don’t turn into big ones. Whether you recently adopted a pup or ...

Traditionally, we’ve talked about wanting dogs to be obedient. There are obedience classes for dogs and puppies, and any number of people have asked the question (sometimes in frustration), “How do I ...

More modern trainers accept the scientific data which says that reward training, usually with food rewards, is a more effective method of teaching a dog obedience (click here or here for examples).

Nate Schoemer speaks with Oscar Mora about training pet, sport and protection dogs. They cover decoy roles, building drive ...

Being a good dog is a team effort — or, in other words, a good dog needs a good owner. That is the foundation of rally obedience trials, one of the many disciplines in the growing world of dog sports.