Q: I hear all the time that dogs should be trained. What are the essential things they should know? A: This is a great question and could have a variety of different answers, depending on who you ask.

A young waterfowling friend recently got a German shorthair and asked me what kind of upland shotgun he should buy so he could take his dog hunting. I said, “That’s the wrong question. You’ve already ...

My 18-month-old labrador, Bonnie, is extremely lively. I've become somewhat obsessed with training her and have been devouring any resources I can find—YouTube videos, blogs, articles, books, TV ...

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If you’re a dog person then you know most things improve in the company of a good dog: walks, runs, drives, hikes, hunts, cold beers, and camping trips, just to name a few. By the same token, not much ...

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 ...

Editor's Note: This story has been updated to include additional precautions on e-collar and shock collar training that are addressed in the audio portion of the story. Listen to the episode above for ...

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All of us at Pasadena Humane are busy getting ready for the Wiggle Waggle Walk & Run this Sunday, April 6, at Brookside Park. We’re expecting close to 2,000 attendees and just as many canine ...

An alpha roll is a term used to incorrectly describe the situation where a higher-ranking wolf throws a lower-ranking individual onto their. back. Then, they stand over the prone wolf in order to ...