Morrissey: Dog training basics: get their attention

January is national Train Your Dog Month and a great time to start the year with good manners for your dog. Over the next month, I will be discussing training in general, as well as giving some quick training tips for you and your dog.

No ‘one size fits all’ dog training here

MECHANICVILLE — Dogs can be a wonderful addition to any family. Loyal, fun, and cute, it is easy to see why they are considered "man's best friend." Unfortunately, without proper training, those cute little puppies can grow into very large four-legged problems. Owner and Trainer of Mechanicville-based Sit, Dammit! Dog Training Mary Ann Bourgeois says that it's easy to raise a well-mannered pooch ...

Training service dog for dad became a labor of love for many

TORRINGTON — Lu Picard had always trained dogs as a hobby; after all, a hobby is something you love. So it would only make sense that training dogs would become her calling and her life’s work.

Celebrate National Train Your Dog Month at Medford's Pride Paws this Saturday, Jan. 21

MEDFORD—Pride Paws and Personalized Dog Training LLC are joining together to celebrate National Train Your Dog Month in January. Personalized Dog Training LLC instructor Martha Windisch, CPDT-KA, will be at Pride Paws, 26 South Main Street in Medford, on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2012 from noon to 4 p.m. Windisch, a professional certified dog trainer who offers in-your-home lessons and classes at ...

Plano Service Dog Heading to Westminster

Although his primary job is to help his owner, service dog Patton is also finding success in the show ring.