Dog Training

Whether working on a farm or providing vital assistance to people living with special needs, recent studies have shown that the success of a working dog lies in a positive environment, writes Kate Potter.

Training your dog is a necessity but with styles and practices widely debated, it can also be an area of conflict. Lauren McKellar speaks to three top Australian trainers for their takes on the industry today.

The Australian Customs and Border Protection Service’s detector dogs perform a vital role keeping our country safe. Tim Falk finds out what it takes to become one of these clever canines.

Owning a dog is a lot of responsibly … but it’s also a lot of fun! Ben Nour reveals some tricks you can teach your pup that are sure to impress all.

You might think you need snow to go dog sledding or mushing, but you can still get active with your dog when there’s not a snowflake in sight. Tim Falk investigates the canine sport of dry land mushing.

Enrolling your pooch in puppy preschool can help her learn everything she needs to grow into a loving and well-behaved family […]

Kate Potter discovers what you should and shouldn’t be doing when it comes to training your pooch. There’s an old saying […]

Delta Behavioural Trainer Karin Larsen Bridge from Get S.M.A.R.T. Dogs shares tips on keeping your dog active indoors and out through […]

Kylie Baracz discovers how you can teach your dog to respond to basic commands. You have brought home your new bundle […]

Ben Nour discovers how to stop your dog jumping up on the furniture and digging in the garden. Dogs are the […]