I start training puppies when they’re eight or nine weeks old. Within about three weeks, I have them heel, automatic sit, sit, stay, come, and lie down on voice and hand signals.

Welcoming a dog into the family can be a daunting task as parents juggle childcare with daily dog walks and training. Many ...

You should always feel safe where you live. Whether that’s in your front yard or taking a walk through your neighborhood. Dogs are very popular pets and it’s very common […] ...

Charlotte shelters don’t automatically euthanize deaf dogs, but like many cities, they don’t allow individual adopters to ...

Have you ever watched a dog’s ears perk up when you speak, only to see them tilt their head in confusion when you change your ...

Dogs have spent centuries figuring us out. They’ve mastered our gestures, watched our moods, and even learned to follow our ...

Training methods also differ, with HVI dog owners more likely to use hand signals or physical cues, while NHV dog owners often rely on simple gestures or no formal commands.

Traditional dog training often pairs a hand gesture with a verbal cue, followed by a treat to reward and reinforce the behavior. But for deaf dogs, the verbal cue is removed entirely, and the dog ...

Hannah Holmes ( @holmessweethomie) shared footage of her neighbor's deaf dog trying to bark for a frisbee. In the clip, the ...