Whether you’ve had your pet for a long time, or are just welcoming a new addition to the family, pet behavior training can be incredibly helpful. Most of the time, animals aren’t trying to annoy us, ...

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When you decide to address your dog’s problems, you can choose an animal behaviorist or a trainer who specializes in behavior consultations. The former might be better for more complex, severe ...

Editor's Note: This story has been updated to include additional precautions on e-collar and shock collar training that are addressed in the audio portion of the story. Listen to the episode above for ...

Getting a new puppy seems to provide a glimpse at immortality. You get to start over with a new dog, a blank slate, a mind to shape, and a whole new life to live. This is the feeling that I have had ...

Adopting a dog, especially an adult dog, can be challenging.Even though you might get a glimpse into their past history, it typically lacksa lot of detail, leaving pet parents wondering what their ...

A common misconception among many dog parents is that we need our dogs to respect us. This idea is often related to the outdated dominance theory – that dogs will naturally form hierarchies and need ...

When CC Carson moved to Missoula, Montana after finishing her master’s degree in 2017, she finally had the time and money to adopt a dog, so she started searching. Carson was drawn to Moose—a 30-pound ...