These dog training techniques help correct bad behavior quickly without yelling, using positive reinforcement, consistency, ...
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 ...
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 ...
When you come home after a long day, it's sweet to see that your dog is excited to greet you. They might even be jumping — on you — for joy. What may seem like cute behavior from a little puppy can ...
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 ...
Jas Leverette is a dog trainer out of Oakland, California, who uses his unique training program to help dogs of any breed with any kind of behavioral issue Kelli Bender is the Pets Editor at PEOPLE.
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...