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 ...

Looking for a fun way to bond with your pup, build their confidence, and maybe impress a few neighbors along the way? Teaching tricks is one of the easiest ways to get started. Whether you’ve got one ...

Adopted dogs need time, routine, and calm guidance to feel safe. Learn how to educate them effectively from day one.

In the same way that we challenge ourselves, it’s important that we challenge our dogs,’ explains Tamsin Durston of the Dogs Trust’s canine-behaviour team. ‘They’re intelligent and social creatures, ...

People say you can’t teach an old dog new tricks, but a leading dog behaviourist is challenging that head on. Louise Glazebrook, from BBC 2’s ‘12 Puppies and Us’ series, is urging pet owners to ...

Animal experts say it really is possible to teach an old dog new tricks – and it is important to do so in order to keep them mentally stimulated as they reach old age. Other things you should be doing ...

Lots of you have been spending much more time with your pets than usual lately, so what's better than to teach your dog some new tricks? We spoke with Kate, Ally and Angus from Dogs Trust, an ...

When dog-parents spend extra time scratching their dogs’ bellies, take their dogs out for long walks and games of fetch, or even when they feel constant frustration over their dogs’ naughty chewing ...

It's often said that you can't teach an old dog new tricks. But there's fresh hope for old hounds, as an experiment has shown canines' powers of logic get stronger with age - even if older dogs do ...

Leap like a salmon: Peaches jumps high, keeping an eye on the sushi in Lucy’s hand Credit: Photo: John Lawrence I am standing on the top of a hill in Northamptonshire with Peaches, my part-black ...