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 ...

At a dog training seminar that I attended recently I found myself engaged in a familiar conversation, namely the effect of various types of dog training methods on the behavior of pet dogs. Nowadays ...

Your tone of voice and volume play a significant role in your dog’s development and how you bond. Yelling at your dog can make your dog nervous and fearful. How you communicate with your dog speaks ...

The most loyal dog breeds remind us exactly why dogs are known as man's best friend When we offer our dogs love, positive training and daily enrichment activities, they often reward us with unwavering ...