An adult dog may not be a young pup anymore, but that doesn’t mean they won’t make an endearing companion with spunk and curiosity who can be trained to make a great transition into your home. First, ...

Training any dog to be confident and well-behaved while hiking requires hard work and commitment. But if you adopt your adventure dog as an adult, you might need extra time and patience to get your ...

“When I’m training a dog I develop a relationship with that dog. He’s my buddy and I want to make training fun,” says Dr. Ian Dunbar. “Training a dog to me is on a par with learning to dance with my ...

Dog owners believe that training only works during puppyhood. Once a dog reaches adulthood then bad habits seem 'set in stone' and learning new behaviours feel impossible. But with the right approach ...

If your dog is geriatric, it might be up to you to go back to the basics to prevent incontenance They say you can’t teach an old dog new tricks. Lately, I’m happy when my 8-year-old pooch Lulu ...

If you’re a dog person then you know most things improve in the company of a good dog: walks, runs, drives, hikes, hunts, cold beers, and camping trips, just to name a few. By the same token, not much ...

Unlike puppies, older dogs don’t arrive as blank slates. They may have learned bad habits from inconsistent training or carry trauma from unknown past experiences—harsh punishment, car accidents, or ...

Dogs who are past their puppy years may be set in their ways—but that doesn’t mean that training them is a lost cause. Whether you adopt or foster an adult dog, depending on their background, ...

Dear Cathy, I was moved by your response to “Bob, Greensboro,” that I wanted to thank you immediately. As a long-time reader, I’ve always appreciated your kindness as much as your wisdom. It may ...