Do you ever wonder how the heck dogs learn to do the complex routines you see in most canine sports? 

After two years of social distancing and Zoom festivities, we’re more than ready to let the dogs out for a family- and community-friendly festival.

“I don’t know how we would make it without you,” Sam said as volunteer Corrine handed him an overstuffed shopping bag containing dog food and a smorgasbord of treats…”

What if you could have a better-behaved dog without doing any training?

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

A “Dog and Cat Bill of Rights” was recently filed in the California State Assembly. Sounds great, right?

Hundi, my Rottie boy does a happy wiggle dance first thing in the morning so we dance together for a minute as we greet the day.

Walking or hiking off-leash looks deceptively easy, but most dogs need extensive training before earning off-leash privileges.

Starting this month, three NorCal animal sanctuaries are launching a new youth scholarship program for high school students and they’re looking for applicants.

The Tripawds Foundation has one simple goal: to help amputee pets and their people everywhere.

January is the time of year when many of us set goals and focus on streamlining our routines for success in the coming year.

Training dogs brings me a great deal of joy and satisfaction. But to share this passion with my students, I must first understand any reasons that may have prevented them from fully enjoying training in the past.

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

How about some fun new training games to play in 2022? … Keep it short and your dog will always want more.

The East Bay Regional Park District (EBRPD) plans to close North Point Isabel for several months in 2022 to address spots that have tested positive for lead.

Looking for that special holiday something for your favorite pet lover? You can’t go wrong with a gift certificate, treats, or stocking stuffers from one of these great women-owned pet businesses.

Is your dog's coat so last year? Why not get your pup a spiffy new one and donate your gently used last year's model to the Full Belly Bus annual Dog Coat Drive?

The holidays are upon us and you may be looking forward to traveling after nearly two years in lockdown.

Right out of the gate, Cleo busted all the myths about older dog adoption or having a big dog in a big city.

Our dogs express their gratitude toward us in multiple ways every day. They snuggle us, lick us, and save us a generous six inches on the bed if we’re lucky.