As a loving dog parent, you want to do what’s best for your dog. You’ve researched positive reinforcement, you've binge-watched training videos and you probably own a treat pouch that costs more than ...

When you start teaching your dog to drop an object, use the same command repeatedly. Praise the behavior of dropping, even if done unintentionally. Give a reward as soon they drop the object. Don't ...

Basic commands like “sit,” “down,” or “heel” are usually the first things dogs learn in training. However, there’s another popular command that many owners teach their dogs as puppies—and it’s ...