We all want our dogs to get along with others. But the reality is, not all dogs like all other dogs—and that’s perfectly normal.

Have you ever noticed how much fun it is to anticipate something good?

If you’re interested in agility training, it’s probably because you think your dog will have fun doing it and there is absolutely no better reason to give it a try. But there are plenty of other benefits to be had, whether it’s on a formal agility course or out in the real world.

The ritual is always the same: crack open the apartment door, listen for movement, and pray for an empty hallway.

As January 2025 ushers in another goal-setting season, meaningful change in your dog’s behavior starts not with your dog, but with you.

In dogs, the term “reactivity” refers to a dramatic and exaggerated response to something that - to us humans - seems harmless.

The annual Canine Science Symposium was held last month at San Francisco State University. In case you missed it, here’s my hot take on those two information-packed days.

Our understanding of animal behavior has evolved significantly in the last few decades (thanks, science). Yet outdated ideas about the best way to train dogs persist.

Getting a new dog is an exciting time for both of you, but it can also be stressful, especially for a dog who may have experienced trauma or who is getting used to a whole new world of smells, sounds, and people.

We love our dogs. A lot. And as guardians, we must ensure that no harm will come to our dogs.

Dog training's dirty little secret is that the field is entirely unregulated.

If you could ask your dog what they think about sharing, they’d probably tell you they’d like to keep it all for themselves, a behavior known as resource guarding.

Did you ever notice how your dog learns some behaviors super fast and others not so much?

Archeologists believe the use of sled dogs first began around 8,000 years ago based on carbon-dated remnants of sleds and harnesses found with canine remains in Siberia.

Reactivity is a common label used in the dog training world to describe dogs who bark and lunge at stimuli in their environment.

Walk down any street, and you’ll likely see dog snouts pressed against glass windows and hear barking as you pass.

We all want a well-behaved dog, but training takes time, patience, and consistency, no matter how much your dog weighs.