Certified trainers and a pet-care organization identify relaxed body language, brief soft eye contact and willingness to take treats as common signs a dog trusts its owner. Read On…
How trainers say dogs show they trust their owners
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23 Dog Breeds Kinship.co Lists as the Most Loyal, from Akitas to Chihuahuas
Kinship.co's list of 23 dog breeds groups animals often bred to bond closely with people, naming everything from Akitas and German Shepherds to Chihuahuas and Kuvasz. Read On…
Kinship guide highlights family-friendly breeds and stresses training and supervision
A Kinship guide argues that the key to safe child–dog relationships is temperament and training, not breed, while offering a curated list of family-friendly dogs and practical guidance for parents. Read On…
Shelter dog ‘Mr. Forsythe’ won’t answer — experts say letting dogs ‘choose’ a name can help
After adopting a shelter dog named Mr. Forsythe who failed to respond to the name, a discussion with trainers and Kinship experts explored whether dogs can 'choose' names and how owners can teach new ones. Read On…
Why dogs get a pass for behaviours humans wouldn’t
A Kinship piece argues that dogs are routinely forgiven for actions that would be condemned in humans, a gap explained by the emotional bond between people and their pets, says Jessica Plonchak of Choice Point Health. Read On…
Dog-friendly December: 14 holiday events from New York to Denver
From snazzily dressed Daschunds in New York City to a Howliday market in Denver, a Kinship roundup lists 14 dog-friendly holiday events across the United States in December. Read On…
Trainers outline a six-step, reward-based method to teach a dog to sit
A Kinship guide and professional trainers recommend lure-and-reward, short practice bursts and precise marking to teach a dog to sit, with trainers urging owners not to force the behavior and to keep treats tiny and frequent. Read On…
How trainers teach dogs to ‘talk’: simple cues, hand signals and buttons, says U.K. behaviorist
Annie-mae Levy, a U.K. dog behaviorist, describes how consistent verbal cues, hand signals and button devices can let dogs signal needs like going outside — illustrated by a Miniature Poodle taught to ring a bell. Read On…
Trainer: Keeping a dog off the sofa takes time, effort and patience
A Kinship guide from certified trainer Sassafras Patterdale says teaching a dog to stay off the sofa requires deliberate alternatives, consistent effort and patience. Read On…
Kinship guide challenges common myths about dog play and how to read body language
A Kinship guide offers practical guidance for pet parents on interpreting dog play, urging attention to whole-body signals and measured intervention when dogs appear overwhelmed. Read On…