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Everything you need to know about raising your new puppy, from vaccines and socialization to potty training and leash walking.

Resource guarding can be complex and confusing, and there is lots of contradictory advice out there. This guide aims to clear that up!

Back up gear provides an extra level of safety while walking your dog. Some dogs benefit from walking in a harness, training collar, or...

In which I criticize behavior consultants, board & train trainers, R+ training, balanced training, and “cookie cutter” training in...

Click here for a vlog video version of this article. As “fancy” heel exploded in popularity (see part 1 of this series), so did the heavy...

And Some Rulebook Citations for Good Measure Click here for a vlog video version of this article. One of the things that makes heelwork...

Current day note: This was written in late 2019, when I first moved to Portland. I sure wish this article was no longer relevant, but it...

Tricks and sport skills oftentimes offer more than their face value. Learn about how "the fun stuff" can improve your dog's whole life.

About Rally Rally-Obedience, Rally-O, or just plain “Rally,” is a competition obedience sport. Rally includes a range of maneuvers to...