Training a dog goes far beyond teaching tricks—it’s about building communication, safety, and trust. According to certified trainers, mastering essential commands can dramatically improve a dog’s ...

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 ...

Dog training 101: Use expert tips covering basic commands, potty training, leash walking, and problem behaviors.

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 ...