Commands offer a basic language for you to communicate with your dog, and when they're paired with a solid foundation of socialization, you end up with a very good boy or girl. While dogs can learn ...

Training a dog isn’t just about tricks or obedience competitions. It’s about communication, safety, and building a solid bond between you and your furry companion. Whether you have a tiny puppy or a ...

DEAR DOG LOVER: Keep commands short and simple: Good ones to start with include “sit,” “come,” “heel” (which means ‘walk by my side on a leash”), “off” (which can mean “do not jump” or “get off of me, ...

Wilmington dog trainer Diane Gallagher is not too tough on dogs, but can be strict with pet owners. That is because Gallagher knows training dogs is not just about convenience for owners. Training ...

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 ...

Border Collies are known for their exceptional intelligence and amazing ability to understand their owners. This particular ...

A border collie labelled a "dog genius" because he can recognise and retrieve toys from hundreds of commands is helping a ...