“Playing interactive games with dogs—like fetch, tug, and hide-and-seek—is the fast track to off-leash reliability. For some dogs, playing games becomes a passion that may rival walks, sniffing, and ...

This essay was written by Marc Bekoff, Ph.D., and force-free dog trainer Mary Angilly. Many guardians start their training journey by enrolling their dog in a basic manners class, which is often seen ...

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 ...

Just one look at a happy dog can turn the cloudiest day into pure sunshine—there’s something irresistible about the way dogs express joy through playful energy and cute dog behaviors. From floppy ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Once you start to recognize that your dog wants you to pet them, your bond with your furry family member will grow stronger than ...

From their square faces, short legs and muscular builds, the pit bull dog breed umbrella has gained a bad reputation for their intimidating looks and history of being dog-fighting animals. But despite ...