Positive and negative reinforcement have become buzzwords for animal behaviorists. But, they are also concepts that you can use as a dog parent to help your pup develop into a well-behaved canine ...

In October 2020, Petco announced it had stopped selling shock collars online and in all of their stores. The major retailer had conducted a survey that found that after witnessing what happened to ...

It’s all about positive reinforcement. That’s what Lily Ware, owner of Spot On Dog Training, believes and what she practices in her business. “All dogs can be trained. It takes patience and time, but ...

TikToker @lillexlex5 shared hysterical footage of a golden retriever with a " service dog in training" harness being dragged ...

If you consult Merriam-Webster, the word “aversive” means “tending to avoid or causing avoidance of a noxious or punishing stimulus.” Does that sound like a training method you’d want to use on your ...

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CALGARY, AB / ACCESS Newswire / October 29, 2025 / Sit Happens! Companion Dog Training has been honoured with the 2025 Consumer Choice Award in the Pet Training category for Southern Alberta. This ...