If you consult Merriam-Webster, the word “aversive” means “tending to avoid or causing avoidance of a noxious or punishing stimulus.” Does that sound like a training method you’d want to use on your ...

Teacher Turned Trainer: Positive Reinforcement Dog Training’s Taryn Tyler joins Shane and Kerrigan to share a few tips on training your furry friends!

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 ...

There are many things I love about working in animal welfare. One is the fact that it’s an evolving field. The more we learn about animals and the humans connected to them, the more our strategies and ...

When dogs know what's coming next, they tend to feel more relaxed and confident. "Dogs thrive on predictability," Bassett ...

"Eugene, you're a bad dog. Why did you try to fight with Melvin?" "Monica, why did you attack Rosie? Bad dog!" "Bad dog, bad dog, bad dog! Good dogs don't do that." "My dog Joey was badly abused by ...