It’s all wagging tails and furry smiles at King of Glory Lutheran Church in Williamsburg, where dogs, guided by volunteer puppy raisers, weave between cones, practice commands and learn to maneuver ...

Want competition-level precision from your dog’s obedience work? The shaping box technique helps define exact sit, down, and stand behaviors with clear boundaries and structure. This guide explains ...

No matter their age, breed or temperament, every dog can benefit and thrive from dog training We love dogs for being dogs. Their comforting presence as they lie at our feet. Their cute little grunts ...

Plans for an off-leash dog park on the former grounds of Greystone Park Psychiatric Hospital have taken a positive turn, with the Morris County Park Commission offering a 5.4-acre tract that should be ...

Since 2010, prisoners have helped train service animals for the outside world. “I don’t think about much else,” one student said. MONROE — When you’re training dogs, you have to focus outward on ...

A shaping box is becoming a popular tool among trainers looking to refine foundational obedience positions. The confined structure helps dogs learn exact placement for sit, down, stand, heel, and ...

Probably the hottest continuing controversy among dog experts has to do with training methods. While it is the case that positive or "reward-based" training techniques have become more widespread ...