Dogs are such instinctual creatures that sometimes they ought to know everything — or at least everything we want them to know. Sadly, that is not the case. We have to train our dogs to understand ...

Training is how a dog and a human learn to communicate with each other and build a relationship, says Amanda Gagnon.Illustration: Carmen Casado/The Guardian My family has never been closer to the ...

Looking for a fun way to bond with your pup, build their confidence, and maybe impress a few neighbors along the way? Teaching tricks is one of the easiest ways to get started. Whether you’ve got one ...