There are many simple opportunities for us as dog owners to offer our dogs more freedom and control over their choices to help them be happier.

Football tailgating is a fun fall activity that's made even more fun with a well-behaved dog. Learn how to keep your dog comfortable at your next tailgate.

One of the more impressive dog tricks is the leg weave. Although it takes coordination, this remarkable move is easier to train than you might think.

Teaching your dog touch through nose targeting is a useful behavior. It can help lure certain body positions and more. Here's how to teach your dog touch.

There are three main ways to teach your dog or puppy to kiss you on cue. Here's a step-by-step on how to teach this fun trick!

Rather than struggling at doorways, teach your dog to wait for permission to pass through. Here's how to teach your dog to wait at doorways.

While many dog owners and their partners gladly share their sleeping space with their dogs, others may disagree about having a dog in the bed.

Training a dog to "speak," or bark on command is a fun trick that turns your dog's natural instinct into a controlled behavior. Learn how to teach "speak."

How long can you keep your dog outside? Here we explore just how to determine when it's time to call your dog back inside after a day of outdoor fun.

With the proper knowledge, positive training, and patience, owning a deaf dog can be very rewarding. Check out these tips for training a deaf dog.

In this era of climate change, you can't take storms too lightly. Hurricanes, in particular, have grown stronger as the oceans have warmed and provided more fuel for them. As Hurricanes Katrina, Sandy, and Helene have demonstrated, dog owners have many reasons to thoroughly prepare for hurricane season. Here's what you need to know. What […]

Can dogs detect sincerity or can you lie to them with ease? Recent research answers the question of if your dog knows when you're lying.

Just like us, dogs can benefit from a stretching and strengthening program. Canine conditioning can provide dogs with both a physical and mental workout.

If you're looking to do more with your sport-prospect puppy, there are games and activities that you can work on to build enthusiasm for learning.

Dryer sheets are a danger for dogs, whether they're licked, chewed up and digested, or swallowed whole. What should you do if your dog ate a dryer sheet?

How are dogs treated around the world? What dog laws exist in other countries? We take a look at international dog culture around the globe.

Dogs have long held a special place at monasteries worldwide. Here are just a few of the AKC-recognized breeds that have been particularly favored by monks.

Like the humans who care for them, older dogs are not exempt from gaining weight. Here's how to prevent canine obesity in senior dogs.

What motivates one dog is not necessarily what motivates another dog. Here's a breakdown of what most dogs would define as their hierarchy of food rewards.

In this issue, we feature the League representatives of the beautiful state of Montana. Captain Deana Sullivan has headed-up teams since the League’s first year of 2022. Her program has grown to four teams, and she says League is beneficial on many levels for her group – including providing more agility opportunities in a state […]