Here are some additional tips for teaching your dog advanced tricks. We recommend starting with your easy dog trick list before moving on to advanced dog tricks. Start with the basics. Make sure your ...

Mischievous dog sat on floor with owner's slippers. When you’re training your dog, it’s important to teach them a ‘leave it’ cue. Our pups often love to sniff and inspect things, and scavenge – it’s ...

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 ...

Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. Many dog owners know just how hard it can be to train a mischievous pup to follow commands, especially when it seems like ...

Why do we teach our dogs manners at all? There is a story I recall when I think about folks who have never done any training with their dogs (and this can happen for lots of reasons — I'm not here to ...

Dog behaviorist Will Atherton warns that failing to teach puppies to be comfortable alone from day one can lead to long-term separation anxiety. He advises introducing short periods of independent ...

Adopting a dog can be one of the most rewarding experiences, but it’s not without its challenges, especially when your new pal brings along bad habits. Difficult and destructive behaviors often have ...

Christina Hunger spent the morning arguing with her dog. Stella isn’t an ordinary pup. The Blue Heeler/Catahoula mix doesn’t just whine and bark. She uses her words to communicate her frustration to ...