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 ...

Dog trainer Kim Paciotti from Empowered Puppy Program has explained why 'sit' isn't a good first command to teach a puppy and has instead urged dog owners to start with a different command ...

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Hold a treat near your dog’s nose and slowly guide them in a circle. Once they follow the full rotation, give them the treat.

It's clear to anyone who pays close attention to how dogs should be taught to adapt to a human-oriented world that positive, force-free, do no harm training is the only show in town. Because dogs are ...

Artificial intelligence could train your dog while you are out at work. A prototype device can issue basic dog commands, recognise if they are carried out and provide a treat if they are. Jason Stock ...