Newsflash: Just like toddlers, puppies develop their bladder and bowel control at their own pace. There’s really no way around this. Forget all about the fake seven-day-potty-training promises or the ...

My 18-month-old labrador, Bonnie, is extremely lively. I've become somewhat obsessed with training her and have been devouring any resources I can find—YouTube videos, blogs, articles, books, TV ...

Q: I hear all the time that dogs should be trained. What are the essential things they should know? A: This is a great question and could have a variety of different answers, depending on who you ask.

Here are 8 of the best puppy training apps on Android and iOS: Dogo, Woofz, Puppr, Doggy Time, DogLog, Pupford, Pocket Puppy School, and GoDog. Each app offers unique features such as clicker training ...

Jaymi Heimbuch is a writer and photographer specializing in wildlife conservation, technology, and food. She is the author of "The Ethiopian Wolf: Hope at the Edge of Extinction." Clicker training has ...

As the proud mother of a puppy, I can attest that nothing emotionally prepares you for the moment those little paws step into your home for the first time. Sure, there’s getting used to a new routine ...

Beast Mode is Slate’s pet advice column. Have a question? Send it to [email protected]. We love dogs and cats equally, and reserve treats for questions about your turtle, guinea pig, bird, snake, ...