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 ...

We've all been there - repeating commands to our canine companions, only to be met with indifference or a lack of response. It can be frustrating and leave us wondering why our dogs aren't listening.

DEAR PET TALK: What commands should I teach my dog? – DOG LOVER DEAR DOG LOVER: This month, “Pet Talk” began at the beginning, and in the last two weeks we’ve written about the best practices when it ...

Learn why yelling at your dog doesn't work and discover gentle training methods that build trust and reduce stress.

It was about six weeks into a beginners level dog obedience class when one of the students showed up without her dog. Her dog had had some kind of medical procedure which prevented it from being in ...

Dogs are often misunderstood by their human companions, especially when it comes to behavior that might be perceived as ...

As I watched my hunting dog standing off the lead and lined up with all the other Kleiner Münsterländers, awaiting her turn to swim out and bring back the dead duck (an important training item) thrown ...

When you bring a dog into your life, it’s natural to want to shower them with cuddles and spoil them. But at the same time, you want your pup to be well-behaved—that’s where training and commands come ...

WLKY's Canine Companion Ashby has a lot to learn before he can serve someone in need. Here are a list of his goals and where he stands on them as of July 8.2-6 Month Commands:Name- Used to get the dog ...

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