CARBONDALE, Ill. (KFVS) - September is National Service Dog Month, raising awareness for the major support these working dogs provide their owners. In the Heartland, those with Carbondale-based group ...

Dogs are not just pets, they often become cherished family members who share in all of the joys and accomplishments of a ...

Editor's Note: This story has been updated to include additional precautions on e-collar and shock collar training that are addressed in the audio portion of the story. Listen to the episode above for ...

Learn proven tips for training a stubborn puppy, from positive reinforcement to crate training, for a happier and ...

“Balanced” is one of the more deceitful words used in the unregulated field of dog training. This approach utilizes both positive reinforcement (rewards-based) methods and aversives (physical ...

In 2022, the researchers Lauren Brubaker and Monique Udell recruited 48 parents and their children for a study on the behavioral effects of different parenting styles. The adult subjects were given a ...

Dogs have extraordinary noses and brains built to interpret scent. Allowing them the time to sniff regularly has many ...