Your dog is calling the shots when it's time for a walk? You can turn the tables with a few simple tricks. To start, you need to know how you're unconsciously encouraging leash-pulling behaviour.

Most people think leash walks are about burning off energy. That’s certainly one benefit, but in reality they’re about building a technical skillset as a team. The right approach will make every ...

People in Charlotte love their pets but that doesn’t mean our furry friends don’t require any training – in most cases, it’s actually the opposite. Luckily, as a pet-centric city, there’s no shortage ...

Imagine a dog leaping excitedly at arriving guests, only to receive a sharp yell or leash tug—traditional responses that ...

The first step to preventing your dog from continuing unwanted behavior patterns is to understand why the dog is choosing to act out. From there, trainer Tonya Stafford offered suggestions to correct ...

Every puppy owner dreams of relaxing walks with their dog calmly by their side on a loose leash. The reality is often quite different, as pulling on the leash is one of the most common problems for ...