It was a novice dog obedience class, where students were preparing their dogs for the first level of formal obedience competition. They were learning the set of exercises which would hopefully lead to ...

Commands offer a basic language for you to communicate with your dog, and when they're paired with a solid foundation of socialization, you end up with a very good boy or girl. While dogs can learn ...

Wilmington dog trainer Diane Gallagher is not too tough on dogs, but can be strict with pet owners. That is because Gallagher knows training dogs is not just about convenience for owners. Training ...

Training your dog isn’t just a fun bonding activity—it’s a necessity. Whether it’s calling your dog back before it bolts into traffic or having them calmly sit while visitors arrive, essential dog ...

Dogs should master several important commands–but according to dog trainer Katharina Marioth, one command doesn't belong on that list. Photo: Getty Images/Katharina Marioth Basic commands like “sit,” ...

It was a novice dog obedience class, where students were preparing their dogs for the first level of formal obedience competition. They were learning the set of exercises which would hopefully lead to ...

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Basic commands like “sit,” “down,” or “heel” are usually the first things dogs learn in training. However, there’s another popular command that many owners teach their dogs as puppies—which is ...