Question: We just got a puppy and I have a friend who swears by something called "clicker training." What is clicker training and is it worth pursuing with my dog? Answer: The "clicker" used in ...

If you’re a dog person then you know most things improve in the company of a good dog: walks, runs, drives, hikes, hunts, cold beers, and camping trips, just to name a few. By the same token, not much ...

East Longmeadow Dog Obedience Training Club staff members, left to right, include Susan Burton, of Longmeadow, and her dog Ralph, Marie Jenkins, of Hampden, and Casper, Jackie Silverman, of ...

A constant theme running through most business startups is that the owner always dreamed of having a business. Maggie Keippel, owner of Practical Obedience Custom Dog Training in Ashwaubenon, does not ...

A little help can go a long way with everything from poor leash manners to general nervousness—and ensure that your dog’s small problems don’t turn into big ones. Whether you recently adopted a pup or ...

In the park across from St. Joseph School in Hilo, passersby can watch as one dog learns to harness its innate sense of smell while another is training with simple commands for the very first time.

Giving your puppy obedience training at about eight weeks old is a good time to start shaping their behaviors. Waiting much longer will impact how your puppy learns and develops. Obedience training is ...