Training your puppy doesn't begin and end with housebreaking. Socialization is just as important in having a happy, well-behaved pet. According to the American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior (AVSAB), owners…
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Most dog owners would emphatically agree that dogs feel love. But scientists rarely accept anecdotal evidence or gut feelings as verifiable proof. But recent research appears to validate what dog owners…
Babies cry or whine when they are distressed. When it comes to puppies, a lot of whining is due to separation anxiety. The howls begin when their person leaves them alone.…
For those who received a puppy under their Christmas tree, the New Year is a time of training. Knowing the proper techniques will make your puppy’s learning curve less stressful for…
The proliferation of online sites that sell service dog vests and the growing number of people exaggerating disabilities to have their pets nearby has created an explosion of service dog fraud.…
"It’s not you, it’s me. I need space.” If you see a yellow ribbon on a dog, that’s probably what she is trying to tell you. The yellow ribbon is part…
A Pennsylvania dog training company has established an annual scholarship to provide training for those who need it but can’t afford it. Jamie Badial, who co-owns and founded of Best Paw…
Life was good for Brendan. He was married, had children a good career as a physiotherapist, and was moving to Arizona to start a new job. While walking through Heathrow Airport…
New research into dog cognition suggests some traditional techniques may not be the best for training. Generally speaking, dogs don’t see the world the way humans do. So we end up…
While the benefits of having a pet are proven and well-known, less discussed is the commitment required of pet owners.…