I was watching an intermediate level dog obedience training class where the dogs were being trained to respond to hand signals. Floating over the usual class related sounds produced by people's voices ...

Why tone matters: Research shows yelling raises dogs’ stress hormones, confuses them, and reduces responsiveness to commands.

Dog trainer Bridget Murphy is highlighting the marker-and-reward method as the fastest way to improve canine communication and bonding. By pairing a consistent verbal or clicker cue with a reward, ...