The other day, I observed a man running down the street after his dog. The dog stopped and sniffed something. The man got close enough to grab the dog’s collar. But the dog bolted down the street ...

Hold a treat near your dog’s nose and slowly guide them in a circle. Once they follow the full rotation, give them the treat.

Once armed with these easy ways to teach your dog new tricks, there’s no stopping your four-legged friend from achieving greatness. Whether you’ve tried to teach your dog how to do a 'paw shake' and ...

Dogs can be trained to do all sorts of remarkably clever things, from showing restraint when left alone with a juicy steak to babysitting kittens. Some pet owners have even taught their canine ...

DEAR PET TALK: I want to teach my pet to do tricks. How do I do this? – DOG AND CAT LOVER DEAR DOG AND CAT LOVER: I assume you would like to teach both a dog and cat some tricks! Let’s start with your ...

One of the most important things you can teach your dog is to ‘leave it’. It’s a cue that’s very simple, but could go as far as even saving your dog’s life. If your dog is eyeing up something that ...

The “come” command — also known as recall — is one of the most important skills to teach your dog. Not only will a solid recall help you avoid those embarrassing games of catch-me-if-you-can when ...