The best no-pull dog harnesses stop leash pulling safely. Our picks from PetSafe and Ruffwear are front-clip harnesses for ...

Research shows that using humane, positive reinforcement-based training methods is the most effective way to help pets learn new behaviors and bond with their owners. Aversive or punishment-based ...

I had my dogs wear and walk with 12 different collars to find the very best. Here are the four perfect for any dog.

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A young waterfowling friend recently got a German shorthair and asked me what kind of upland shotgun he should buy so he could take his dog hunting. I said, “That’s the wrong question. You’ve already ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

A ban on electric shock collars for pets will form part of a raft of proposals to improve animal welfare in a flagship government strategy. The animal welfare strategy, launched on Monday, also ...

December means Christmas in the doggy day room at Logan Correctional Center, Illinois’ largest state prison for women. On a recent visit, there were dogs dressed in holiday sweaters or reindeer ...