Generally speaking, there are three types of dog training methods: discipline- or aversive-based, reward-based and balanced. Aversive-based training relies on using emotional or physical discomfort to ...

Training your dog isn’t just about obedience — it’s about creating a peaceful, safe, and balanced life together. Whether your dog is a puppy or an adult, basic dog training is essential for preventing ...

Training a dog can be one of life’s most rewarding experiences, but small, unintentional mistakes often derail progress. From ...

The importance of using reward-based methods to train dogs is widely known, yet some people still use aversive methods. By definition, both reward-based and aversive methods work to change behavior, ...

Adopting a dog can be one of the most rewarding experiences, but it’s not without its challenges, especially when your new pal brings along bad habits. Difficult and destructive behaviors often have ...

Getting a new dog is an exciting time. Whether you’ve had a dog before or not, it’s a good idea to learn what’s new in dogs, because canine science means that what you knew before might not be ...

Some dog training apps feel like a chore. But Woofz doesn’t. That’s probably why it’s been catching the attention of so many ...

Photo from left: Anne Swan, Sara Munro, Jill Atamian Hall, Joan Hunter Mayer and Andrea Bratt (Santa Barbara Positive Dog Trainers photo) Noozhawk’s Four-Legged Friends and More Guide is officially ...

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 ...