At some point in my career as a behaviorist, I had the experience of attending a training class with one of my own dogs at a facility (that shall remain nameless) which claims to use only positive ...

It’s all about positive reinforcement. That’s what Lily Ware, owner of Spot On Dog Training, believes and what she practices in her business. “All dogs can be trained. It takes patience and time, but ...

Dr. Ian Dunbar is arguably the most influential dog trainer, ever. He’s done so much, from supporting professionalization of what is now considered a legitimate profession to defining puppy classes, ...

Dog training does not require yelling or harsh discipline to be effective. Modern animal behavior research shows that calm, consistent techniques lead to faster learning. These methods focus on ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. Legendary dog trainer Dr. Ian Dunbar is a ...

Zoom Room Dog Training is now open in Clifton Park, providing dog training classes using only positive reinforcement. Owner Bill Overholt is excited to bring this service to the community. “Zoom Room ...

Teaching a dog to sit is widely considered one of the most important foundations of positive dog training and healthy daily routines. Beyond basic obedience, this command helps dogs calm down, focus ...

A common example of physical pressure in dog training is using your hand to push the dog’s hind end down in order to make the dog sit. While this does often result in the dog’s rump hitting the floor ...