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 ...

Especially having something like this training and guide to help you out. Having a little guided booklet and all the tools in one spot makes everything less overwhelming. And the plaster paw-print kit ...

This story was produced by Cristal Dyer and distributed by Next Net. Dog obedience directly improves community safety. Well-trained dogs are easier to control, less likely to act aggressively, and ...

There's no doubt that obedience training is a great way for your dog to learn basic commands and socialize. That is, unless you're Duke the Golden Retriever. He gave it a shot but decided the class ...

I recently found myself watching an "old-style" dog trainer working with a beginner's dog obedience class. I use the phrase "old-style" because this instructor's recommended training techniques that ...

Obedience training involves training an animal, most often a dog, to obey basic control commands such as sit, down, and heel. There are almost as many methods of training as there are trainers, but ...

In the park across from St. Joseph School in Hilo, passersby can watch as one dog learns to harness its innate sense of smell while another is training with simple commands for the very first time.

Dave Barry, author and satirist once observed about man’s best friend: “You can say any foolish thing to a dog, and the dog will give you a look that says, ‘Wow, you’re right! I never would’ve thought ...