It was a novice dog obedience class, where students were preparing their dogs for the first level of formal obedience competition. They were learning the set of exercises which would hopefully lead to ...

Wes Siler is your guide to leading a more exciting life in the great outdoors. As Outside’s outdoor lifestyle columnist, he writes about the intersections of science, news, politics, gear, vehicles ...

Question: My dog won’t come when I call him. How do I teach him this? Answer: Of the five obedience cues I teach with their attendant hand signals (come, sit, down, stay, heel), “come” is the first.

For years, the conversation around dog intelligence has often revolved around a simple metric: how fast can a dog learn and obey commands? This traditional view has cemented breeds like the Border ...

To train a puppy, learn how to master the essentials, including potty training, crate training, and basic commands.

Every dog owner delights in watching their pet behave happily and energetically, yet even the most good-natured dog can find themselves in hazardous situations. Experts have identified one particular ...

Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. An American woman living in Brazil is getting a boost in her language skills—thanks to her dog. Leigh Stephens, 26, a ...

It was a novice dog obedience class, where students were preparing their dogs for the first level of formal obedience competition. They were learning the set of exercises which would hopefully lead to ...

Commands offer a basic language for you to communicate with your dog, and when they're paired with a solid foundation of socialization, you end up with a very good boy or girl. While dogs can learn ...