Some dogs respond well to positive reinforcement. Others are food-motivated. In either case, having the right training treats is vital to teaching your dog tricks and commands like sit, lie down, and ...

When Cindy Thompson trains puppies, the commands go way beyond “sit” and “stay.” She raises them to become assistance dogs for Canine Companions for Independence. The dogs have to learn 40 commands.

(WEAR) — Chappie, our station's service puppy-in-training is busy learning 30 commands. He needs to know that many before he heads to "dog college" next November at the Canine Companions for ...

Training dogs is a difficult task for a lot of owners. Some dogs just "get it," and it seems like they can be trained with as little effort as possible. Then all of a sudden, a husky comes into your ...

Many dog owners know just how hard it can be to train a mischievous pup to follow commands, especially when it seems like they're just ignoring every word you say. But according to one dog trainer, it ...

One researcher explains that the findings show dogs' intelligence and adaptability. When you are adopting a senior pet, or any age dog that isn't a puppy, you might be concerned that your new ...