TRAINING

Dog Training Tip: Teaching the "Sit" Command

I encourage people to teach "sit" with silence – using energy – before adding... Read more

The Pit Bulls In My Pack

Dog trainer Cheri Lucas demonstrates how well pit bulls integrate into her pack of many breeds and dispels myths and misconceptions about pit bulls. Read more

Cesar's Dog Training Video: Aggression During Feeding

Advice for winners of "Dog Behaving Badly" contest. Read more

Socializing a Stray Dog from Streets of Cairo

While visiting family in Cairo, Egypt, Teymour El Tahry spotted a very young puppy hiding underneath a car near the apartment complex he was staying at. Several days later, the dog was still there and his sister urged him to take it in and care for it. Read more

Dog Problem: Housebreaking an Adult Dog from a Puppy Mill

Advice from the dog trainer. Read more

Dog Problem: Resolving Behavior Issues When Pack Dynamics Change

What you should and should NOT do. Read more

Dog Problem: Do Foster Dogs Feel Rejected When Re-Homed?

Expert Cheri Lucas explains why not to feel guilty when rescuing. Read more

Ask the Trainer Forum

Submit your dog training questions under "Comments." Read more

Dog Problem: Over-excitement at Feeding Time

Dog trainer Cheri Lucas provides advice to the owner of a beagle who is over-excited during feeding time. Read more

Dog Problem: Reluctance to Train My Dog

Owner feels guilty disciplining her dog because the dog has epilepsy. Read more