Firstly, understanding the importance of training is very necessary before actually doing the commands. Managing a dog that has been properly trained is so much easier; he is more self-assured and ...

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“What is it with all the chicken bones all over the place? We can’t take a walk without finding chicken bones,” says Steve Mulder, who owns Zoom Room in Rockville with his partner Jean-Louis Marechal.

An American woman living in Brazil is getting a boost in her language skills—thanks to her dog. Leigh Stephens, 26, a graphic designer from Kansas, USA, now lives in São Paulo, after meeting her ...

Dogs should master several important commands–but according to dog trainer Katharina Marioth, one command doesn't belong on that list. Photo: Getty Images/Katharina Marioth Basic commands like “sit,” ...

Commands offer a basic language for you to communicate with your dog, and when they're paired with a solid foundation of socialization, you end up with a very good boy or girl. While dogs can learn ...