Training your dog isn’t just about obedience — it’s about creating a peaceful, safe, and balanced life together. Whether your dog is a puppy or an adult, basic dog training is essential for preventing ...

Sit…Stay…Shake! Basic principles taught by Tasha Jordan, the owner of Jordan’s K9’s, which offers obedience training for dogs ...

Research shows that using humane, positive reinforcement-based training methods is the most effective way to help pets learn new behaviors and bond with their owners. Aversive or punishment-based ...

A little help can go a long way with everything from poor leash manners to general nervousness—and ensure that your dog’s small problems don’t turn into big ones. Whether you recently adopted a pup or ...

Santa Barbara Humane is starting a Spanish and English bilingual Basic Manners dog-training class in Santa Maria. The six-week course, beginning April 2, is designed for dogs four months and older, ...

This essay was written by Marc Bekoff, Ph.D., and force-free dog trainer Mary Angilly. Many guardians start their training journey by enrolling their dog in a basic manners class, which is often seen ...

Some dog training apps feel like a chore. But Woofz doesn’t. That’s probably why it’s been catching the attention of so many ...

After four decades of training and studying dogs, Marjie Alonso has lost track of the number of pets she’s seen because their humans felt they weren’t acting as they “should.” There were the golden ...