I was talking to a pet owner the other day about their five-month-old puppy. This is a large breed dog, so it was pretty big for a five-month-old puppy. The owners were concerned that the puppy had a ...

Crates or kennels can give your dog a safe, denlike space where they feel secure. The goal of crate training is to help your pet see it as a place they can go when they’re alone, stressed, anxious or ...

From a human perspective, it’s easy to look at a crate and see a cage, something that might be used as punishment. But many dogs see a crate very differently. Dogs are naturally den animals who will ...

The owner told Newsweek that she took her puppy out at 3 a.m. for a bathroom break, but she woke up again to howling at 5 a.m ...

Over the past year, being able to spend more time with our dogs has been a source of comfort and solace for many. But as some Americans prepare to head back to in-person work, the idea of leaving ...

Crate training a rescue dog can be just as challenging as training a puppy. Many rescues carry emotional scars that make learning new routines harder—but with patience and care, they can still become ...

An adult dog may not be a young pup anymore, but that doesn’t mean they won’t make an endearing companion with spunk and curiosity who can be trained to make a great transition into your home. First, ...

Tips for crate training your puppy: Create a positive association with the crate as their haven and overcome common challenges.