Training a dog goes far beyond teaching tricks—it’s about building communication, safety, and trust. According to certified trainers, mastering essential commands can dramatically improve a dog’s ...

Plus, a behaviorist explains how to train effectively with a whistle. All cat owners should teach their cats to respond to being called, either by a whistle or a bell or their name, and to be ...

Wes Siler is your guide to leading a more exciting life in the great outdoors. As Outside’s outdoor lifestyle columnist, he writes about the intersections of science, news, politics, gear, vehicles ...

An American woman living in Brazil is getting a boost in her language skills—thanks to her dog. Leigh Stephens, 26, a graphic designer from Kansas, USA, now lives in São Paulo, after meeting her ...