Hold a treat near your dog’s nose and slowly guide them in a circle. Once they follow the full rotation, give them the treat.

If the treats are interesting enough, your dog should drop all else and want to come train. Try upping the ante by replacing that dry dog biscuit with something moist and tender. If you are not using ...

1. How many dogs are in the United States? The exact dog population in the U.S. is difficult to determine, but pet associations throughout the country have attempted to pin down a number. Each ...

One of the biggest perks of being a dog trainer/behavior consultant is that my furry clients never stop “talking.” Indeed, dogs are constantly communicating, most of which involve their body parts and ...

CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) – Dog moms and dads, this is your day to celebrate your fur babies, as August 26th is recognized as National Dog Day to celebrate all dogs and everything they do for us. Dogs ...

This post is in response to Teasing Apes Suggest Humor Has Deep Evolutionary Roots By Mary Bates Ph.D. Dr. Mary Bates' excellent summary of a recent study by Isabelle Laumer and her colleagues called ...

The dog days of summer have officially begun. However, every day is a dog day at my house. Since becoming an official empty nester last year, my whole week revolves around my two goldendoodles. I ...

Owning a dog is one of the most wholesome, rewarding experiences one can have, but let’s be honest, few things are more frustrating than the sound of your dog’s incessant barking at noises outside.