It’s all wagging tails and furry smiles at King of Glory Lutheran Church in Williamsburg, where dogs, guided by volunteer puppy raisers, weave between cones, practice commands and learn to maneuver ...

Learn proven tips for training a stubborn puppy, from positive reinforcement to crate training, for a happier and ...

Want competition-level precision from your dog’s obedience work? The shaping box technique helps define exact sit, down, and stand behaviors with clear boundaries and structure. This guide explains ...

Since 2010, prisoners have helped train service animals for the outside world. “I don’t think about much else,” one student said. MONROE — When you’re training dogs, you have to focus outward on ...

I recently was a witness to a rather heated argument between two dog trainers about the relative effectiveness of "clicker training" compared to "marker training." After much noise and hand waving, it ...

Plans for an off-leash dog park on the former grounds of Greystone Park Psychiatric Hospital have taken a positive turn, with the Morris County Park Commission offering a 5.4-acre tract that should be ...

Probably the hottest continuing controversy among dog experts has to do with training methods. While it is the case that positive or "reward-based" training techniques have become more widespread ...