Draw the lines yourself Would you like to train your dog to stay in your yard without resorting to electrical shock? There is a way to do it

Road warriors If you’re a runner (and even if you aren’t), you may have considered running with your dog. Including your dog in runs can be a great

A recall can save your dog’s life. It can stop her from running in front of a car, or from chasing an animal into the woods. It can

Does this ring a bell? The crowd gathers outside and is tense with anticipation as it makes its way to the paddock (your front porch). The field is

For trainers of all skill levels, proofing a behavior for reliability despite strong environmental distractions is one of the most elusive training goals. But hope is on the horizon. Here are 10

Challenge: a hearing-impaired dog Do you care for a deaf dog? Have you ever had the opportunity to work with a deaf dog? I had not—until Blanca. In

Picture the possibilities Imagine teaching your dog to put his hind feet—just his hind feet—on a mat. Or, imagine teaching your cat to give a high-five. What if

Recognize your dog? Do you have an excitable, active, or reactive dog? Does one or more of the following phrases describe your dog? Wishful thinking Wouldn’t it be

There are many dogs in shelters and rescue organizations that will make wonderful lifelong companions. So how do you find the best match for you and your family?

What is the natural relationship? “They fight like cats and dogs.”  This saying reflects the commonly held belief that dogs and cats just can’t get along because they

Does your dog scarf down his food in record time? Do you wish you could slow him down as he eats his meals?Would you like to find a way

What if instead of jumping around when the doorbell rings, your dog waits politely in a down position? Or, instead of circling the dinner table like a shark,