A group of local dog trainers posted on Instagram last Wednesday questioning the methods of Happy Dog Training owner Mike Snell, unleashing some unhappy customers in the process. Mr Snell in response ...

“Balanced” is one of the more deceitful words used in the unregulated field of dog training. This approach utilizes both positive reinforcement (rewards-based) methods and aversives (physical ...

Dog owners can have a lot of challenges to overcome with their furry friends. From excessive barking to jumping up on visitors, to digging in the yard, it can be frustrating and difficult to train ...

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, ...

In January, Russell Upol, 36, was walking his lhasa apso, Anapol, in a tree-lined Tulsa neighborhood when they came upon an unleashed German shepherd. When the big dog approached, “the owner said, ...

Almost any dog can benefit from a training collar. Gwenyn Nave-Powers of Powers Dog Training explains that while a regular flat dog collar works for walks and pet identification, you'll need something ...

If your dog's listening skills are more selective than stellar, you've probably been tempted to rein in her bad habits with an electric collar. Here's why you might want to rethink that. New research ...

A Gold Coast resident has shared his “horrendous” experience with a trainer after his dog Banjo was “shocked” every time he would walk over his owners. A group of local dog trainers posted on ...