Dog training 101: Use expert tips covering basic commands, potty training, leash walking, and problem behaviors.

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It was a novice dog obedience class, where students were preparing their dogs for the first level of formal obedience competition. They were learning the set of exercises which would hopefully lead to ...

Training your dog isn’t just a fun bonding activity—it’s a necessity. Whether it’s calling your dog back before it bolts into traffic or having them calmly sit while visitors arrive, essential dog ...

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 ...

My family’s black Lab is good at reading body language. In my previous world of teaching and research, I would have concluded that Teddy was effective at interpreting nonverbal cues. Over the past ...

Dogs should master several important commands–but according to dog trainer Katharina Marioth, one command doesn't belong on that list. Photo: Getty Images/Katharina Marioth Basic commands like “sit,” ...

It was a novice dog obedience class, where students were preparing their dogs for the first level of formal obedience competition. They were learning the set of exercises which would hopefully lead to ...