Generally speaking, there are three types of dog training methods: discipline- or aversive-based, reward-based and balanced. Aversive-based training relies on using emotional or physical discomfort to ...

Imagine a dog leaping excitedly at arriving guests, only to receive a sharp yell or leash tug—traditional responses that ...

Training your dog isn’t just about obedience — it’s about creating a peaceful, safe, and balanced life together. Whether your dog is a puppy or an adult, basic dog training is essential for preventing ...

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Three years ago, Valli Fraser-Celin adopted a blond husky-mix puppy, whom she named Husk. Fraser-Celin soon started looking for ways to curb Husk’s “totally wild” behavior, she says, such as stealing ...

Getting a new dog is an exciting time. Whether you’ve had a dog before or not, it’s a good idea to learn what’s new in dogs, because canine science means that what you knew before might not be ...

The importance of using reward-based methods to train dogs is widely known, yet some people still use aversive methods. By definition, both reward-based and aversive methods work to change behavior, ...

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Adopting a dog can be one of the most rewarding experiences, but it’s not without its challenges, especially when your new pal brings along bad habits. Difficult and destructive behaviors often have ...

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 ...