With shaping, you don't teach the final behavior but rather break it down into smaller steps. Here's how to use shaping in dog training.

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The spotlight shines on a special team that is composed of all Corgis. All 4 One, based at Zen Dog Agility in Utah, has three Cardigans and one Pembroke. But don’t let those short legs fool you. This team puts in some great times and last season, joined by an Aussie teammate, won the Limited […]

It's time to jump for joy! With this fun trick, your dog will be jumping straight up in the air on cue. Here's how to teach your dog to jump.

If you have a "challenging" dog, it can be easy to feel discouraged, especially if you dream of training and competing in dog sports.

One of the more impressive dog tricks is the leg weave. Although it takes coordination, this remarkable move is easier to train than you might think.

Teaching your dog touch through nose targeting is a useful behavior. It can help lure certain body positions and more. Here's how to teach your dog touch.

At 16 years old, "Kate" the All-American Dog (Hrh Katherine Elizabeth Roonie RN FITB) will be the oldest dog competing at the AKC Rally National Championship.

How can we help our dogs eat at a slower pace? With so many options to make your dog eat more slowly, you’re almost certain to find one your dog enjoys.

Click below to see titles and abbreviations for: Prefix Titles Suffix Titles Parent Club Titles Working Dog Titles Other Recognized Titles Other Title Lists: Titles Sorted by Sport Titles Sorted in Alphabetic Order   Prefix Titles Title Title Name AFC An Amateur Field Trial Champion title can be earned in either Beagle Field Trials, Pointing […]