Ms. Wittmeyer is an editor in Opinion. If you own a dog and have ever searched the internet for advice on that dog, there’s a good chance you’ve encountered Zak George. Mr. George, a 45-year-old with ...

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 ...

CARBONDALE, Ill. (KFVS) - September is National Service Dog Month, raising awareness for the major support these working dogs provide their owners. In the Heartland, those with Carbondale-based group ...

You might be considering whistle training for dogs if you’re hoping to work on improving your dog’s recall or establishing important commands. Whistle training is a form of training that some dog ...

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FRANKLIN, Tenn. (WKRN) — Every year, millions of dogs are surrendered to shelters in the United States. Several Middle Tennessee officials have taken a new approach to deal with overcrowding and keep ...

In 2022, the researchers Lauren Brubaker and Monique Udell recruited 48 parents and their children for a study on the behavioral effects of different parenting styles. The adult subjects were given a ...

“Balanced” is one of the more deceitful words used in the unregulated field of dog training. This approach utilizes both positive reinforcement (rewards-based) methods and aversives (physical ...

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 kiwi avoidance programme for dogs now has more trainers than ever, as demand rises ahead of summer. The avoidance programme ...