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

If you’re a dog person then you know most things improve in the company of a good dog: walks, runs, drives, hikes, hunts, cold beers, and camping trips, just to name a few. By the same token, not much ...

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

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 ...

Whether you have a brand new puppy or an older pooch, it’s important to know how to train a dog. Some dog commands can be used for adorable tricks, like shaking your hand or giving a fist bump, while ...

Military working dogs are trained to do tough jobs under harsh conditions, but they're still dogs. While their training is specialized, some aspects are universal and will apply no matter what you're ...

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 ...

Editor's Note: This story has been updated to include additional precautions on e-collar and shock collar training that are addressed in the audio portion of the story. Listen to the episode above for ...

Quincy stood on a ramp in the agility ring, his tail wagging nonstop and his gaze trained on his owner, Sharon Bouman. “See what I mean about our relationship?” Bouman said, pointing to the happy ...

Since at least the Civil War, American military personnel have served alongside highly trained dogs, many of which have saved lives by sniffing out explosives, locating enemy positions, or otherwise ...