Few topics spark as much tension in the dog-parenting world as shock collars.Some people swear by them for curbing barking or keeping a pup from roaming.Others say they’re flat-out cruel.…
At the Log Cabin, a hospitality group in Springfield, Massachusetts, the team is usually busy planning weddings, corporate events and celebrations of all kinds. But recently, their workday took a…
Clicker training — also called mark and reward — is one of the simplest, most effective ways to teach your dog new skills. It uses a tiny handheld device that…
In 2022, first grade teacher Brooke Hughes had what she admits sounded a little wild at first: fostering puppies right inside her classroom. What began as a hopeful thought quickly…
When a stray dog named Ducky arrived at Lancaster Animal Care Center in Lancaster, California, staff expected the usual nerves that come with shelter life. Instead, they were met with…
Meadow was a terrified dog who hadn’t been treated kindly by humans in her past. This was the heartwarming moment she asked her loving foster dad for her first pets …
Need to train your dog how to walk politely on a leash? Walks aren’t just for exercise — they’re a bonding moment, a confidence booster and the perfect chance to…
Ever catch yourself wondering whether your dog’s “quirky” behavior is still adorable… or officially becoming a problem? Or maybe you’re thinking, When do I bring in a dog trainer? And…
Last August, a passerby walking along a canal in California noticed something heartbreaking — a small animal desperately fighting the current near the water’s edge. Realizing the situation was serious,…
