Clinical animal behaviourist Rosie Bescoby has shared five straightforward training methods to help older dogs learn new skills.

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They say you can’t teach an old dog new tricks—but that’s simply not true. No matter your dog’s age, breed, size, or background, they’re always capable of learning something new. With a little ...

While many dog parents can figure out how to teach their pups simple commands like "sit" and "stay," training them to do actual tricks is a bit harder — after all, they do call them tricks for a ...

As 2025 begins many of us in the Shields area will be looking to share it with a special new pet, and for some of us that ...