Chris Akin of Webb Footed Kennels in Jonesboro, AR, has developed a hunt-test program that lists key counts of 350 and more than 3,000 dogs trained and has worked with SportDOG Brand since 2003. Read On…
Dog Training Education Month in February emphasizes owner education and training to strengthen bonds between dogs and people and to increase the likelihood that dogs remain in loving, permanent homes. Read On…
A Lewis County man in his 20s was fatally shot on June 3 during the filming of a working dog training exercise involving live gunfire in Thurston County. A Rochester man has been arrested on suspicion of first-degree manslaughter, and the Thurston County Sheriff's Office is investigating. Read On…
After Hurricane Helene damaged its Thompson Street building, Ruff Life Dog Training evacuated 10 dogs and in February reopened at a new Fairview Road facility, owner Tessa Sternbach said. Read On…
An employee at Paws Pet Resort in Sioux Falls accused the facility’s head trainer, Sami Jo, of using harsh techniques that left dogs whimpering and distressed; the resort says it follows positive reinforcement methods. Read On…
The American Kennel Club notes that several herding breeds are among the most popular U.S. dogs in 2024 and urges owners to provide daily exercise and mental outlets to prevent problem behaviors. Read On…
The Pen Pals prison dog program at Allen Gamble Correctional Center celebrated its 100th graduation this week, completing training for the 1,001st dog and continuing a two-decade effort to ready shelter dogs for adoption. Read On…
Natalia Shahmetova built Woofz, a dog‑training app under nove8, that now serves 21 million users globally and has produced $20 million in revenue as it marks its sixth anniversary. Read On…
A video published by PetHelpful on Dec. 2, 2025, shows Yuki the Australian Shepherd watching her new brother Butters train and then precisely copying the obedience cues. Read On…
North Country PAWS for Obedience, LLC will open PAWS Dog Obedience Training in a restored former tavern on Route 9N in Greenfield, NY, with a ribbon-cutting at 2 p.m. on October 24. The facility features an on-site pond and is designed with dogs' welfare in mind, managers said. Read On…