This essay was written by Marc Bekoff, Ph.D., and force-free dog trainer Mary Angilly. Many guardians start their training journey by enrolling their dog in a basic manners class, which is often seen ...

“Dogs don’t speak our language, and words only acquire meaning based on the way we use them,” says Shawna Baskette, owner of Reactive Dog Reset. “That said, yelling your dog’s own name angrily is a ...

There's no shortage of recent books on dog behavior, dog training, and dog-human relationships. Among my favorites is dog expert Vivian Zottola's new book, Being a (Good) Dog in The Human's World: ...