It was about six weeks into a beginners level dog obedience class when one of the students showed up without her dog. Her dog had had some kind of medical procedure which prevented it from being in ...

No matter their age, breed or temperament, every dog can benefit and thrive from dog training We love dogs for being dogs. Their comforting presence as they lie at our feet. Their cute little grunts ...

Firstly, understanding the importance of training is very necessary before actually doing the commands. Managing a dog that has been properly trained is so much easier; he is more self-assured and ...

Basic commands like “sit,” “down,” or “heel” are usually the first things dogs learn in training. However, there’s another popular command that many owners teach their dogs as puppies—and it’s ...

When Cindy Thompson trains puppies, the commands go way beyond “sit” and “stay.” She raises them to become assistance dogs for Canine Companions for Independence. The dogs have to learn 40 commands.

Deaf dog Aspen found the perfect forever home and new confidence after learning commands through hand signals at the Austin Humane Society Aspen has reached peak happiness. The white pit bull mix's ...