Training is how a dog and a human learn to communicate with each other and build a relationship, says Amanda Gagnon.Illustration: Carmen Casado/The Guardian My family has never been closer to the ...

Dogs are such instinctual creatures that sometimes they ought to know everything — or at least everything we want them to know. Sadly, that is not the case. We have to train our dogs to understand ...

At Duke’s Puppy Kindergarten, researchers are learning when and how pups' brains develop. Understanding these cognitive milestones could help humans raise better dogs. Duke University researchers have ...

We spend so much time thinking about a dog’s physical health. The right food. The right walks. Regular vet visits. But what about their mind? That’s the part people tend to overlook. Dr. Ian Dunbar, ...

Feeling the puppy fever after watching the thrilling, adorable Puppy Bowl? There are some things novice and experienced dog owners should know to raise a successful pup to adulthood. Ohio State ...

Most pups master potty-training by about 6 months old — so if yours isn't, there could be more to the story. By this age, most puppies have developed enough bladder control to follow a steady routine.

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 ...