Dog Days

Another installment in our safety series, “Hey, Let’s Be Careful Out There,” our ongoing safety series — and this one stays close to home, literally. We’re covering the household and environmental hazards that put dogs...

Part 2 of “Hey, Let's Be Careful Out There,” our ongoing safety series — and this one covers a situation almost every dog owner will face at some point: a dog reacting aggressively, whether it's yours or one you run...

Summer is calling — and so is something that would very much prefer to hit "Ignore." Whether your backyard is a year-round playground or a seasonal escape, warm weather means sharing the great outdoors with one of its...

<p>Whether they're tracking by sight or by scent, one thing unites every hound: the ability to cover serious ground and make serious decisions — entirely on their own. This episode dives into the AKC Hound Group...

<p>Ever wonder why your dog sprints to the door the moment you put on your shoes? Hint: they didn't read the manual — they wrote it themselves. Your dog has been studying you a lot longer than you've been studying them...

<p>Does your dog lose it every time you grab your keys — or have they just figured out that a well-timed meltdown keeps you glued to their side? In this episode, we dig into one of the most misunderstood behaviors in...

<p>If your dog has ever outrun you, outwitted you, and then magically appeared by your side to work together — congratulations, you might own a Sporting breed. In Episode 5 of our AKC Dog Group series, we're sprinting...

<p>We all love positive reinforcement — and for good reason. Rewards are powerful, intuitive, and kind. But any balanced trainer will tell you: sometimes the reward just doesn't cut it. So what then? This episode digs...

<p>We may be dog people — but really, we're animal people. And that means making room for all of them, even the ones with teeth and talons. In this episode, we dive into one of the most important (and occasionally...

<p>In this episode, we dive into the art of the introduction—and why you being fully present can make or break your dog’s first impressions. We break down what really happens when your dog meets new people or new dogs...

<p>In our 20th episode, we’re busting the myth that you can’t teach an old dog new tricks - and showing you why adult dogs often learn faster. We dig into what’s really behind sudden behavior changes (hint: it’s usually...

<p>In this episode, we wander off the beaten path (and onto the sidewalk, and maybe into a muddy field) to look closely at the tools of dog training. Collars, leashes, interrupters, and shiny new gadgets all claim to...

<p>In this episode of our Dog Breed series, we’re shining a spotlight on the wonderfully wild Non-Sporting Group. Don’t let the name fool you—these dogs still need exercise… even if some of them would rather supervise...

<p>In this episode, we’re hanging out with the brainiacs of the dog world: the herders. These are the overachievers who don’t just need a walk around the block—they need a job, a puzzle, and maybe a performance review...

<p>In this episode, we sit down with Brian Daugherty, Executive Vice President of San Diego Humane Society, for a candid conversation about dogs and modern animal welfare. We explore the challenges facing shelters...