For decades, many people were told that training a dog meant showing who was in charge. If your dog pulled on the leash or ignored a command, the advice was to correct the behavior quickly and firmly.

Not that long ago, keeping your dog safely contained meant one thing: a fenced yard or a buried wire system. That setup still ...

Stephanie Serra woke up the Saturday before New Jersey’s historic winter storm and knew she had to walk Nessa, a 7-month-old yellow lab, before the snow started. After a brisk two miles, she went to a ...

Our first-time dog owner guide covers what you need to know before adopting a dog — from choosing the right breed to preparing your home.

Freddy, an 8-year-old Dutch shepherd, concluded six years of service as one of Naval Air Station Whidbey Island’s military ...

Dogs are situational, after all. They learn through repetition. If the rules change every day, you create gray areas. Gray areas create uncertainty. Uncertainty creates problems. A trainer can build a ...

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 ...

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Dogs taking part in the Ruffin Relays are led on a leash by their owner on a journey through a 10-station course which includes two tunnels, a pair of jumps and more.

Obedience training options in Murrieta include private lessons, Board & Train, and in-home sessions within a 30-mile radius; free consults available. Obedience training should make everyday life ...