If you're not a hunter, you may think that a dog's instinct to locate, pursue, and kill doesn't pertain to you, but you would be wrong. Evaluating an animal's prey drive should be of paramount...
Some high-energy, athletic dogs, unable to sweat, will work to the point of self-injury, so make sure you're able to recognize the warning signs of exhaustion.
Five simple steps for teaching place.
From the treat to the retrieve.
The second in a series about the most important behavior in pups.
The first in a series about the most important behavior in pups.
The third in a three-part series that will teach you to produce effective recall behaviors in dogs of any age.
The second in a three-part series that will teach you to produce effective recall behaviors in dogs of any age.
The first in a three-part series that will teach you to produce effective recall behaviors in dogs of any age.
Looking for a dog that makes a great family member at home but is also able to help out on the hunt or when fly fishing? There are five main categories of sporting dogs to consider.
Six simple steps for getting your pup to heel without constant corrections or reminders.
My three-year-old mutt sure loves cats. Mabel’s dominant breed is black-and-tan coonhound mixed in with some Lab, Weimaraner, and who knows what else. She’s never met one up close but she chases them with enthusiasm that I would really get a kick out of were it not for the fact that she often chases them into traffic. It’s happened maybe five times in the two-and-a-half years I’ve had her.
Step 1: Get rid of all chew toys. They encourage possessiveness.
