Training is how a dog and a human learn to communicate with each other and build a relationship, says Amanda Gagnon.Illustration: Carmen Casado/The Guardian My family has never been closer to the ...

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Dog training builds effective communication between you and your dog. Successful dog training relies on reward-based methods that are rooted in the science of learning. Three professional dog trainers ...

Training your dog to be comfortable inside a crate has all kinds of benefits. Crating a puppy or adolescent dog provides a level of behavior management that a simple baby gate can't. Because dogs ...

The vet isn’t particularly fun for most dogs—they expect to be poked, prodded, and are often separated from you. Some dogs are anxious and scared about going to the vet, while others get protective ...

Who doesn't want to bring their dog to work? When there is a truly good pup in the office, there is no doubt that it boosts morale in a big way. So if you happen to be blessed to work at an office ...

Ok, so you’ve finally decided to join the club of guard dog owners. That’s some major stride there, my friend. Congratulations. If I may ask you, what’s the experience with him like so far? Is he as ...