Help! My Dog Likes to Hide His Toys

My dog likes to bury his toys in our bed and furniture. Can I teach him to not do this anymore? Just like circling and digging at bedding before lying down, hiding prized possessions may be an ingrained ritual that comes naturally to some dogs. Your dog’s wild...

Train Your Dog to Be in Your Wedding

Couples getting ready to tie the knot often want to make their dog part of their wedding day. Many envision their furry loved one sweetly walking down the aisle, wearing a beautiful dog-friendly wreath or matching bow tie. Quite the picture, right? But if you’re...

Teach Your Puppy Not to Lick

We used to call our late Cavalier, Darcy, “the quicker licker-upper.” From puppyhood on, she loved to give kisses — the bigger and wetter, the better. No amount of trying to train her out of it worked, mainly because other people encouraged it. “Oh, I don’t mind. She...

Teach Your Dog to Wave Hello

There’s nothing better than being greeted by a friendly canine. But not everyone is comfortable being approached by a new dog, and not every dog wants to get close to a new person. Teaching your dog to wave hello (or goodbye) gives him another way to interact with...

How to Choose the Right Leash for Your Dog

Thinkstock A fixed-length leash should be your go-to for outings with your dog. Whether you’re buying your new dog a leash for the first time or replacing an older leash with something more up to date, the options can seem overwhelming. There are a wide range of leash...