For us humans, barking can sometimes be a real nuisance. But for dogs, it is their way of communicating. Because barking occurs for a variety of reasons, it is important to first understand the reason behind the behavior before we try to modify it. The three main reasons for dogs barking in the car are anxiety, barrier [...]

Since dog training has changed drastically over the years,there are now many different options when it comes to choosing an obedienceclass. This can leave owners confused and a bit worried about how to choose theright fit for their pup. There is everything from puppy class, to agility, toeven scent class! So how do you choose? And [...]

The Snout About Strap is a gentle head halter that can be used for training purposes, while still keeping your dog comfortable and allowing him or her to eat, drink, and play. See how the Snout About Strap works and can be fitted to your dog in this video.Already own a Snout About Strap and [...]

There are many different tips and tricks when it comes to dog training — but did you know there are just two major training philosophies? All dog trainers follow one or the other of these two approaches, regardless of their specific techniques. The first is called positive-reinforcement training (sometimes known as rewards-based training) and the [...]

While some dogs are perfectly happy being couchpotatoes, many were bred to work. Without proper exercise, this energy can leadto destructive behavior. So, what can you do besides play plenty of games offetch? As it turns out, dog owners can wear out their high-energy dogs bystimulating their intelligence and working with their natural instincts.NoseworkChristine Caplan, [...]