While every dog has an important role to play in its owners' lives, some special pups qualify to fulfill an especially vital role in their owners' health, happiness, and independence. I'm talking ...

As someone who recently adopted a new puppy, I can say with certainty that dog training can feel like a Herculean feat. Teaching my pet to sit, stay, go potty outside and sleep in her crate took ...

The phrase "man's best friend" has been used to describe relationships between dogs and humans for generations, but this might be the best example of all. On Monday, the Nashville Predators Foundation ...

Eighteen people and their dogs attended a two-day seminar this weekend near Cape Girardeau. Sponsored by Mike and Janel Pind, owners of Pindwood Kennel of Cape Girardeau, the Bill Hillmann Training ...

This way also means putting in time obedience-training a dog for months and months, and delaying the time that a dummy is thrown for a retriever, or other field training is begun. Good examples of ...

Many dog owners struggle to achieve a reliable retrieve despite following common advice. This video breaks down specific training moments where small mistakes create long-term confusion. Spoken ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Have you ever stood in the middle of the dog park wondering whether that blur of fur that passed right in front of you was a ...