Most people think leash walks are about burning off energy. That’s certainly one benefit, but in reality they’re about building a technical skillset as a team. The right approach will make every ...

While dog owners spend a lot of puppyhood teaching verbal commands, like ‘sit’ when crossing the road or ‘leave’ when they won’t drop one of their favorite puppy toys, one dog trainer believes that ...

DEAR PET TALK: I don’t know how to walk my dog on a leash. Is it okay to pull the dog? My father told me I should pull the leash up sometime when the dog doesn’t listen so it chokes the dog but that ...

It has always been a dream of mine to have a dog who doesn’t pull on the leash, and recently my family had the opportunity to adopt a four-month-old puppy, Miles. The DNA results came back; Labrador, ...

How would you feel walking into a crowded vet clinic when suddenly your legs get tied up with your dog’s leash? You will ...

If you’re like me and own a dog who weighs 75% of your body weight, you know the importance of leash training to avoid being pulled to the ground. In this method, you simply walk with your dog next to ...

Teaching your dog to walk on a leash not only makes walks more pleasant, it increases your dog's chance of getting out of the house and exercising. Kelly Anderson, animal care manager at the Maryland ...

Business Insider asked veterinarians to share the most common dog-walking mistakes pet owners make. Ignoring weather conditions and approaching unfamiliar dogs on a walk can be unsafe for your pet.

No matter their age, breed or temperament, every dog can benefit and thrive from dog training We love dogs for being dogs. Their comforting presence as they lie at our feet. Their cute little grunts ...