Not every dog was bred to obey on command, and for some breeds, independence isn’t a flaw—it’s the whole point.

DEAR PET TALK: What commands should I teach my dog? – DOG LOVER DEAR DOG LOVER: This month, “Pet Talk” began at the beginning, and in the last two weeks we’ve written about the best practices when it ...

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 ...

Training a dog isn't always easy. In many ways, it can be akin to rearing a child, as your faithful companion has the capacity to learn commands like 'sit' and 'stay', but might not always be eager to ...