Dog trainer Mikkel Becker demonstrates how to teach your dog to play dead. While it is fun to watch, it isn't just a parlor trick either. This command can be very helpful during veterinary exams. Most dogs don’t like being turned over on their side, but they'll have less stress going into this position if it has been a highly rewarded behavior.  

There isn’t one clear reason why pets eat grass. What we do know is that eating small amounts can be a harmless, if curious, thing for a perfectly healthy dog or cat to do. But when nibbling turns into gulping, it’s time to ask your vet what’s going on.

Dog trainer Mikkel Becker demonstrates how to teach your dog to roll over. Be sure your dog knows how to perform the down command before you teach this new maneuver.

Getting your dog to automatically sit whenever you stop walking will not only make your dog look like an obedience champion, it's also an easy way to keep your dog from jumping on other people.

Are you worried about how your pet will behave at the vet's office? Whether your dog is anxious, unruly or aggressive, veterinarian Dr. Marty Becker and dog trainer Mikkel Becker teach you how to make vet visits easier on everyone.