Among dog parents, one common complaint makes the rounds: “Oh, my dog is so stubborn!” What strikes me is that it is often said with a mix of laughter and frustration, which speaks volumes. In a ...

Training a dog starts with training yourself. Dogs are incredibly attuned to human behavior, so if you’re impatient, inconsistent, or uncertain, they’ll notice—and it can make training much harder.

Every new puppy parent faces the same challenge: how do you turn adorable chaos into a well-trained companion? If you’ve ever searched for answers online, you’re not alone—pet owners everywhere are ...

When you come home after a long day, it's sweet to see that your dog is excited to greet you. They might even be jumping — on you — for joy. What may seem like cute behavior from a little puppy can ...

A puppy’s thinking ability may indicate how responsive the dog will be to training and whether it’ll grow up to be well-behaved. Traits such as impulsivity, ability to follow gestures and reaction to ...

Training a dog is all about how well it can absorb, respond to, and retain information. Intelligence helps, but trainability also hinges on focus and the ability to read human behavior. Some breeds ...

There are a few circumstances where you might be left wondering how to litter train a dog. While it’s not common practice – like house training a puppy – as it’s recommended that you take dogs outside ...