For many dog owners, puppy kindergarten or basic obedience classes are an important part of their first year or more with their dog. When these owners find themselves in need of an animal behaviorist ...

Question: We just got a puppy and I'm wondering what are the most important words and commands for her to know? Answer: This is a great question. Jokingly, I would say what's not the most important ...

Regardless of what breed of dog you have, some basic obedience training is the first step. You want your dog to come when it is called, and it shouldn’t be jumping up on people. Both of these examples ...

If this means working more obedience in the house, and carefully planning outdoor time whenever it’s available, so be it.

The recreation department will sponsor a dog obedience class starting Saturday. The class wlll run for seven weeks and teach basic dog obedience behavior and control. Barbara Kijanka, a veterinary ...

Question: How can I teach my dog the cue “down”? Answer: The "down" cue is pretty useful, but I see dog owners use it in the wrong context fairly often. Many times when a dog is jumping on them or one ...

Carson City Recreation’s Basic Dog Obedience program, instructed by Guy Yeaman, will begin Oct. 2 and run through Nov. 6. Yeaman uses his 50 years of experience to help owners teach their dogs basic ...

WALLA WALLA -- Youth and adults can register for a new dog obedience clinic that teaches basic commands and handling distractions in public situations. Dogs must be 4 months old or older, be ...