SEVILLE, Ohio — There are jumping dogs who can leap through a hoop. Diving dogs who will soar off a dock after a favorite toy. Those who fetch with ease, and those who know a long list of tricks.

Laurie Witucki first stumbled upon the sport of scent training while looking for a fun way to work with her anxious rescue dog, Rue. Rue was fearful around other dogs, so she couldn’t compete in more ...

It took about a year for researchers to develop a reliable, at-home self-test for COVID-19 after the virus was identified. Heather Junqueira, the founder of BIO-K9, says a scent-trained dog can be ...

Parkinson’s disease has meant heartbreak for so many people. But new research focused on a dog’s sense of smell could possibly lead to a cure. When certified dog trainer Lisa Holt and a friend heard ...

Quick Take Achieving a calmer, organized nervous system in dogs requires scent-based activities instead of routine physical exertion. Standard 6-foot leashes create constant stop-start conflict that ...