If you scroll the service dog sides of TikTok and Instagram, you’ll see lots of incredible dogs showing the many ways they help their disabled owners. Maybe you’ve seen guide dogs guiding their blind ...
Even some of the most dedicated dog owners might not realize January is National Train Your Dog Month. The event was launched back in 2010 by the Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT).
Crates or kennels can give your dog a safe, denlike space where they feel secure. The goal of crate training is to help your pet see it as a place they can go when they’re alone, stressed, anxious or ...
This video explains how to train dogs to stay engaged and responsive during everyday interactions. Engagement is presented as the foundation for learning, not a byproduct of commands. Trainers break ...
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 ...
Training a dog is one of the most important responsibilities of pet ownership. Beyond teaching tricks, obedience training creates structure, improves communication and strengthens the relationship ...
We know that positive reinforcement training is good for dogs (and cats!) because it keeps their brains active, helps to build the human-animal bond, and teaches them skills that help them live in a ...