"Words themselves don’t make dogs panic, it is what the words have come to predict that triggers dog anxiety. When a word ...

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 ...

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

Having been interested for many decades in "all things dog," and demystifying what they're doing and why, whenever I learn that dog expert and Psychology Today writer Dr. Zazie Todd has written an ...

The best dog training apps are useful for puppy potty training, obedience, and advanced skills like tricks. We tested apps ...

Myths and outdated (but still common) narratives about fearful dogs, and dogs in general, can lead you astray. We can dispel these myths, but repeating myths can make them more salient. I’ll stick to ...

A dog is a man’s — and woman’s — best friend. But that doesn’t always mean the animals can’t benefit from a little professional training. Amy Hunt, owner of MBR Farm Dog Boarding and Training in ...