If you're not enjoying your daily dog walks, you might want to learn how to teach your dog to heel. This basic command is often overlooked, but getting it right can help owners transform their walks ...

It has always been a dream of mine to have a dog who doesn’t pull on the leash, and recently my family had the opportunity to adopt a four-month-old puppy, Miles. The DNA results came back; Labrador, ...

It's an idyllic scene - you are out on a walk with your dog on a warm and sunny spring day. He is trotting beside you. You're smiling. He's happy. But sometimes the reality of walking your dog is a ...

Question: My 12-week-old puppy walks pretty willingly on the leash, has heard the cue "heel" and is sometimes in the right position at my left side, but usually she is either ahead of me or trying to ...

Most people think leash walks are about burning off energy. That’s certainly one benefit, but in reality they’re about building a technical skillset as a team. The right approach will make every ...

Are you one of those people who struggle with leash control while walking your dog? If your pet constantly pulls and doesn’t walk smoothly, these tips might help. If leash walking feels complicated ...

When you bring a dog into your life, it’s natural to want to shower them with cuddles and spoil them. But at the same time, you want your pup to be well-behaved—that’s where training and commands come ...

Business Insider asked veterinarians to share the most common dog-walking mistakes pet owners make. Ignoring weather conditions and approaching unfamiliar dogs on a walk can be unsafe for your pet.