With a little love and authority, even the most recalcitrant dog can learn to live his –or her – best life. Just ask Meaghen MacDonald, owner and head trainer at Well Balanced Dog Training in Maynard.

“Balanced” is one of the more deceitful words used in the unregulated field of dog training. This approach utilizes both positive reinforcement (rewards-based) methods and aversives (physical ...

The video discusses the importance of obedience training for balanced dogs and their aloofness towards strangers. Subscribe!

Dear John: We just got a 9-month-old German Shepherd. He is a high-energy, bright dog but I seem to be his favourite chew toy. It's obvious he is only playing but I really need to find a way to get ...

Let’s be real. Cesar Millan has the magic touch. It almost seems wrong to call him just a “dog behaviorist” or “pet trainer” because the guy is seriously on another level — and his reputation as the ...