Every puppy owner dreams of relaxing walks with their dog calmly by their side on a loose leash. The reality is often quite different, as pulling on the leash is one of the most common problems for ...

Autumn is showing its best side: colorful forests, fresh air, and rustling leaves. But as idyllic as it sounds, for dog ...

What's the most common cause of injury caused by dogs? Dog bites? Claw scratches? Falling over them when they lie down in unusual places? It's actually leash pulling. A dog walked being pulled by a ...

Thinking about hitting the pavement with your pup? Here’s how to make running with your dog safe, fun, and stress-free for ...

Wes Siler is your guide to leading a more exciting life in the great outdoors. As Outside’s outdoor lifestyle columnist, he writes about the intersections of science, news, politics, gear, vehicles ...

Aside from the slobbery kisses and the joyful meltdowns when you walk in the door, life with a dog comes with a slightly less heart-melting daily reality: walks. And with walks come the needed ...

Although it is important for both you and your dog's mental and physical health to go for a walk at least twice a day, using a retractable leash on those walks is not a good idea. They are often ...

Which hands-free leash is best? When you go running with your dog, you may find that a hands-free leash makes it easier to concentrate on your form while keeping your canine companion safe and secure.

Jonathan Romeo’s in-depth article, “Durango’s No. 2 crime,” (Herald, June 2), regarding the problem of dog owners not cleaning up after their dogs on the trails in and around Durango missed a more ...