This essay was written by Marc Bekoff, Ph.D., and force-free dog trainer Mary Angilly. Many guardians start their training journey by enrolling their dog in a basic manners class, which is often seen ...

“Playing interactive games with dogs—like fetch, tug, and hide-and-seek—is the fast track to off-leash reliability. For some dogs, playing games becomes a passion that may rival walks, sniffing, and ...

Hearts have melted over a canine who failed his guide dog assessment years ago still unable to help himself from wanting to lead. Those who don't complete the training might be turned away because of ...

Researchers analyzed the genomes and behavioral profiles of 1,300 golden retrievers and found that several behavioral traits—such as trainability, fear of strangers, and aggression toward other ...

CALGARY, AB / ACCESS Newswire / October 29, 2025 / Sit Happens! Companion Dog Training has been honoured with the 2025 Consumer Choice Award in the Pet Training category for Southern Alberta. This ...

On November 23, the mom and dog mom behind @ohsnapitsem watched on in bliss while her tiny puppy practiced 'roll over' beside ...

It was a real dog and phony show. The Japanese man known online as Toco the human collie appears to have been barking up the wrong tree when he recently filmed himself tackling a canine agility course ...

The moment a fearful shelter dog put her trust in a volunteer trainer brought people to tears. A dog trainer, known on TikTok as @theadaptivek9, worked with Rayn as part of a long-term training ...

Los Angeles animal shelters are so overcrowded that healthy, adoptable dogs are at risk of euthanasia for lack of space. Dog Coalition Los Angeles helps place shelter dogs in foster homes and improves ...