California-based dog trainer Mary van Kriedt came up with the idea for the FreeRun leash. Van Kreidt says she forgot a leash ...

A dog biting the arm of a person. Any canine can pose a biting risk when off-leash, a veterinarian told Newsweek. iStock / Getty Images Plus Knowing Your Dog's Temperament and Other Factors. Smith ...

The dog’s size also makes a difference when it comes to leash pulling: “Consider two extremes: a Chihuahua, for example, has to trot to keep up with the human pace, but with a large breed like ...

The AKC says not to punish your dog for lunging on a leash because that will likely exacerbate the problem. Your dog will associate the punishment with the other person, dog, or object, which can ...

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By LEANNE ITALIE NEW YORK (AP) — The cuddles. The loyalty. The worshipful eyes. There’s a lot of joy in having a dog, not the least of which is heading out for a brisk walk. And therein… ...

Dogs generally pull about 60 per cent harder on a leash when wearing a padded harness compared with a collar, even when the equipment is marketed as “anti pull” – putting the people walking ...

Wear appropriate footwear with decent treads in snow and ice. Consider wearing footwear with spikes or studs. Maxson suggests using a non-retractable leash of 6 to 8 feet (1.8 to 2.4 meters).