"Annoyance in dogs can look like lip licking, yawning, turning away, freezing or just general avoidance," Carpenter says.

Whether you’ve had your pet for a long time, or are just welcoming a new addition to the family, pet behavior training can be incredibly helpful. Most of the time, animals aren’t trying to annoy us, ...

Shar-Peis are well known for their wrinkled skin and dignified demeanor, but they come with a set of challenges that can test ...

These dog training techniques help correct bad behavior quickly without yelling, using positive reinforcement, consistency, ...

For new dog owners, dog training can be a confusing business. One of the choices you have is whether to sign up for a training class or if private sessions would work better for your dog. Here are ...

When CC Carson moved to Missoula, Montana after finishing her master’s degree in 2017, she finally had the time and money to adopt a dog, so she started searching. Carson was drawn to Moose—a 30-pound ...

Dog trainers spend their days reading dog behavior like a second language. They’ve seen every leash tug, missed cue, and awkward greeting at the park. And while most owners have good intentions, there ...

What does it mean when you dog wags their tail? Well, one of the most subtle—but telling—signs that you hold the top spot in ...

These days, many people have got the message that it’s important to train dogs with reward-based methods (for example, giving the dog a treat when they sit to reinforce the behavior and make it happen ...

CANAAN, Conn. — Angela Meglio recently passed the examination to earn the Certified Dog Behavior Consultant Certification through the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants. This ...