Q: I'm trying to teach my dog to sit, but she's not really getting it quite right. What should I be doing?
Fun & Handy Tricks
Holiday Hide and Seek with Your Dog!
By Aidan Bindoff on 12/01/2011Experienced dog owners and trainers often note that every dog needs a job. A dog with something meaningful to do rarely gets himself into trouble.
Hunting for clothespins is a task that is easy to teach, and gives your dog the opportunity to solve a problem and complete a significant job. Once the behavior is trained, it's something you can do every day without breaking a sweat or putting aside much time, yet your dog will work really hard and will finish the exercise happy and satisfied.
How to Train Your Dog to Play Soccer
By Aidan Bindoff on 09/01/2011Here's a trick that's sure to be a crowd-pleaser—and your dog will have good fun with it, too! Teach your dog how to play soccer (or "football" if you prefer).
Click Your Cat to Better Behavior!
By Marilyn Krieger on 06/01/2011Don’t believe everything you hear about cats!
Myths and legends have been spun around cats ever since people started sharing their world with them.
Training a Steadfast Recall
By Melissa Alexander on 05/01/2011A recall can save your dog's life. It can stop her from running in front of a car, or from chasing an animal into the woods. It can call your dog away from a tempting but dangerous delicacy she has just discovered.
