To train a puppy, learn how to master the essentials, including potty training, crate training, and basic commands.

Wes Siler is your guide to leading a more exciting life in the great outdoors. As Outside’s outdoor lifestyle columnist, he writes about the intersections of science, news, politics, gear, vehicles ...

“What is it with all the chicken bones all over the place? We can’t take a walk without finding chicken bones,” says Steve Mulder, who owns Zoom Room in Rockville with his partner Jean-Louis Marechal.

Basic commands like "sit," "down," or "heel" are usually the first things dogs learn in training. However, there's another ...

Every dog owner delights in watching their pet behave happily and energetically, yet even the most good-natured dog can find themselves in hazardous situations. Experts have identified one particular ...

Getting a new puppy seems to provide a glimpse at immortality. You get to start over with a new dog, a blank slate, a mind to shape, and a whole new life to live. This is the feeling that I have had ...

From humble beginnings, where he trained his own dogs in his Florida backyard, Fritz Shultz Monfiston has evolved into one of the most sought-after dog trainers. Photo courtesy Shultz K9 Enforcement ...

Commands offer a basic language for you to communicate with your dog, and when they're paired with a solid foundation of socialization, you end up with a very good boy or girl. While dogs can learn ...