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 ...

DEAR DOG LOVER: Keep commands short and simple: Good ones to start with include “sit,” “come,” “heel” (which means ‘walk by my side on a leash”), “off” (which can mean “do not jump” or “get off of me, ...

WLKY's Canine Companion Ashby has a lot to learn before he can serve someone in need. Here are a list of his goals and where he stands on them as of July 8.2-6 Month Commands:Name- Used to get the dog ...

Humor writer Dave Barry once wrote, "You can say any fool thing to a dog, and the dog will just give you this look that says, 'My GOSH, you're RIGHT! I NEVER would've thought of that!" Most dog owners ...

Training a dog isn't always easy. In many ways, it can be akin to rearing a child, as your faithful companion has the capacity to learn commands like 'sit' and 'stay', but might not always be eager to ...

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