Obedience Articles

Preparing for Your Dog’s First Trip to the Office

By Justin Young

Thinking of taking your dog to the office this Friday for National Take Your Dog to Work Day? Make sure you’re not biting off more than you can chew.

Old Pets Can’t Jump - Products That Help Them Get to Higher Places

Just like people, dogs appreciate their independence around the home in order to access their favorite places. And the same goes for elderly cats that are no longer as agile as they were in their younger years. Stairs and ramps strategically placed around the home solve the problem.Initially,...

Caring for Your Dog in Winter Weather

By Justin Young

With an Arctic Blast gripping a large portion of the country at the start of the year, going outdoors was challenging. But, winter is just getting started. If you have pets, there are cold weather health hazards you have to look out for to keep you and your pet safe.According to the Association of...

3 Helpful Commands to Teach Your Dog

By Amy Shojai

January is National Train Your Dog month. You don't need to be a behaviorist or training whiz to teach your dog the basics. In fact, there are some things that every dog should know for safety reasons, your peace of mind, and basic canine manners. Here's how to teach three important doggy...

Teaching Future Animal Behaviorists

By PetSafe Guest

Michelle Mullins and Toni Mark of the PetSafe® Training and Behavior Education Team traveled to Ohio State University to participate in a 3-week companion animal behavior section of a course offered in the Animal Sciences department. The course, called Companion Animal Biology and Behavior, focuses...

Communicate with Your Dog Like Never Before

By Justin Young

Remote trainers make it easy to teach your dog commands, or for reducing unwanted behaviors. Now, we’re introducing our easiest to use PetSafe® Remote Trainers, ever!Learn More about how our new Remote Trainers can help you communicate with your dog like never before.

Dispelling Myths About Static Correction

By Stacy Hackett

Sometimes your pet dog needs a little help overcoming a behavior that can be dangerous, such as rushing out onto a busy street, or annoying, such as jumping up on visitors. Consistent training can help your dog stop bad habits and learn new behaviors, and this training can be enhanced by static correction.