In October 2020, Petco announced it had stopped selling shock collars online and in all of their stores. The major retailer had conducted a survey that found that after witnessing what happened to ...

Dr. Ian Dunbar is arguably the most influential dog trainer, ever. He’s done so much, from supporting professionalization of what is now considered a legitimate profession to defining puppy classes, ...

World-renowned dog trainer Dr. Ian Dunbar, who introduced his SIRIUS Puppy Training in 1982, does it once again. His new and highly acclaimed book Barking Up the Right Tree: The Science and Practice ...

At some point in my career as a behaviorist, I had the experience of attending a training class with one of my own dogs at a facility (that shall remain nameless) which claims to use only positive ...

It’s all about positive reinforcement. That’s what Lily Ware, owner of Spot On Dog Training, believes and what she practices in her business. “All dogs can be trained. It takes patience and time, but ...

If you consult Merriam-Webster, the word “aversive” means “tending to avoid or causing avoidance of a noxious or punishing stimulus.” Does that sound like a training method you’d want to use on your ...

Teaching a dog to sit is one of the most essential training skills for modern pet owners. U.S. lifestyle and wellness experts explain how this simple command improves daily routines, emotional balance ...

Photo from left: Anne Swan, Sara Munro, Jill Atamian Hall, Joan Hunter Mayer and Andrea Bratt (Santa Barbara Positive Dog Trainers photo) As part of Noozhawk’s Four-Legged Friends and More Guide , ...

Spot & Tango reports that National Puppy Day on March 23 celebrates puppy love but highlights the commitment of puppy ...

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