Like most dog folks, you probably use food rewards as part of your pup’s training. And of course, you can always simply hand your dog a little treat, but what’s the fun in that?

As a Search and Rescue K9 handler, I need to feed my dog like the canine athlete he is. 

It’s been over 40 years since I first started teaching off-leash puppy socialization and training classes and introduced the use of food lures and food rewards to the world of dog training.

When it comes to dog dining, I’m a great believer in trying to mirror how canines eat in the wild: a varied menu, small meals, irregular mealtimes, and lots of nibbles throughout the day.

Author Sara Scott recently sat down with Dr. Sophie Liu, a veterinary behaviorist, to discuss how diet and gut health could be affecting our dogs.

There are ways to manage and prevent your dog from redecorating your house with last night’s takeout boxes and torn up shoes - the answer is work-to-eat puzzle toys.

As holistic pet care gains momentum, more dog owners are questioning the ingredients in commercial dog food and treats.

“What do you have in your bait bag?” Erika asked. I showed her the huge bag filled with bits of cheddar cheese I’d been using.

Commercially produced dog food is the norm today, but it wasn’t alway so. How did our ancient ancestors feed their canine companions?

My dog training clients often ask whether it's okay to leave a bowl of dog food out all day or if they should feed their dog on a schedule.

Whether you are using food to strengthen learned behaviors, teach new behaviors, change responses, provide enrichment, or prevent behavior problems from being rehearsed, food should function as a core part of your life with your dog.

Here’s a training treat recipe that makes the most of your dogs favorite ingredients.