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 ...

Training your dog isn’t just about obedience — it’s about creating a peaceful, safe, and balanced life together. Whether your dog is a puppy or an adult, basic dog training is essential for preventing ...

Some dogs are intelligent but independent. Trainers explain why certain breeds can be more challenging to train.

I've often wondered if the way in which individuals view and treat their own and other dogs is related to how they view animal-human relationships in general. Based on discussions with many people, I ...

The importance of using reward-based methods to train dogs is widely known, yet some people still use aversive methods. By definition, both reward-based and aversive methods work to change behavior, ...

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 ...

For decades, many people were told that training a dog meant showing who was in charge. If your dog pulled on the leash or ignored a command, the advice was to correct the behavior quickly and firmly.