TRAINING

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

Pack Walk 2011: Dog Agility Training

One of the many fun activities at the First National Pack Walk Event was the Dog Agility Show. Watch this video to see what dog agility training is all about! Read more

8 Ways to Exercise Your Dog Indoors

Dogs need their daily exercise, and even things like it being too cold or hot outside or the days getting shorter shouldn’t get in the way. Here are some tips on how to work out your dog’s body and mind indoors Read more

Sneaky Golden Retriever

My bright, affectionate six-month-old Golden Doodle was crate-trained very early and still spends lots of time in his crate. Kipper is gentle with his mouth and wonderful with my young grandchildren. The only problem is, he’s a sneak. Although he has plenty of toys, what he enjoys most is taking anything that isn’t his—dish towels, shoes, hats, newspapers, you name it—and dragging it back to his crate. Aside from the papers, he doesn’t destroy things—he just hoards them, and he knows he isn’t supposed to. Read more

Why dog owners have an advantage

Pack leaders, there's now yet another reason to master the walk! It’s great to fulfill the needs of your dog, but it's also good for you and your own health. A recent study in the Journal of Physical Activity and Health showed that dog owners who walk their dogs are 34 percent more likely than others to be physically fit. And we all want to look and feel good, right? Read more

Good Sports

Photo Gallery by Giorgio Niro They’re among America’s favorite family pets—but Retrievers were originally bred for their hunting prowess. Read more

Thank Dog! Bootcamp

CMI office pack member Duncan Fiona was not always the obedient dog she is today. But with some patience from pack leader Catherine Stribling and the help of Thank Dog! Bootcamp, Duncan has transformed into a beautifully balanced young lady! Read more

Dog Training Tip: Teaching the "Leave It" Command

Dog trainer Martin Deeley shows you how to teach your dog the "leave it" command, one of the most useful commands. Read more

Cesar Millan on Animal, Species, Breed, Name

A few weeks ago, my friends from the Wild Spirit Wolf Sanctuary in New Mexico paid us a visit at the CMI offices in Los Angeles. They had just returned from Alaska, where they rescued a wolf from a terrible situation. It was an honor and a privilege to meet this wolf and made me think about how much we can learn from the wolf, as the animals and species from which dogs descended. Read more

Downward Dog! – The Rise of “Doga” Canine Yoga

From practiced zen-masters, to novice yogis, dog owners and dogs alike are flocking to yoga studios in a joint effort to find balance of body and mind. While the thought of it provokes an assortment of witty play on words (Downward Dog, Na-mutt-ste, etc.), the doga movement is no joking matter! Sweeping the nation in a zen-like fashion, the dog and yoga mash-up has become a popular practice of many a pup and owner. Read more