Research shows that using humane, positive reinforcement-based training methods is the most effective way to help pets learn new behaviors and bond with their owners. Aversive or punishment-based ...

Jacqueline Boyd is affiliated with The Kennel Club (UK) through membership, as Chair of the Activities Health and Welfare Subgroup, member of the Dog Health Group and Chair of the Heelwork to Music ...

Over the course of five weeks, owners and their dogs will join Animal Foundation trainers for one hour each week. The cost of the class is $150 per dog. If your dog was adopted from the shelter, you ...

Most people think leash walks are about burning off energy. That’s certainly one benefit, but in reality they’re about building a technical skillset as a team. The right approach will make every ...

Probably the hottest continuing controversy among dog experts has to do with training methods. While it is the case that positive or "reward-based" training techniques have become more widespread ...

People in Charlotte love their pets but that doesn’t mean our furry friends don’t require any training – in most cases, it’s actually the opposite. Luckily, as a pet-centric city, there’s no shortage ...

Some dog training apps feel like a chore. But Woofz doesn’t. That’s probably why it’s been catching the attention of so many ...

I recently read about Linda Michaels' Hierarchy of Dog Needs (HDN) and was very impressed with her "positive training" approach to working with dogs and their humans. As Michaels notes below, "The HDN ...