Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. (Photo Credit: Eleganza / Getty Images) Positive and negative reinforcement have become buzzwords for animal behaviorists. But, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. In October 2020, Petco announced it had stopped selling shock collars online and in all of their stores. The major retailer had ...

If you consult Merriam-Webster, 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 beloved dog?

KUTV — Everyone wants their dogs to be well-behaved! But, sometimes, the wish is easier than the reality. Dr. Devon Smith is here to share how positive reinforcement is the key to having a ...

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 ...

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 ...

Question: Our puppy is about 5 months old now and she’s doing fairly well on the walk. She keeps her nose off the ground most of the time until we give her permission to do so, and she’s pretty good ...

Pet supplies is big business. In 2019, Americans spent $95.7 billion on our pets. With companies vying for pet parent dollars, it can seem like there is a product for everything. While many of these ...

The old, obedience-driven model directed at show dogs is out. A new, more relationship-based approach aimed at companion dogs ...