Yes, there are dos and don'ts for petting your own dog and dogs you meet on the street. Trainer Mikkel Becker explains what kinds of strokes are likely to soothe, aggravate or even potentially alarm a dog.

Crate training is a must for any dog owner. It’s great for managing behavior problems, necessary for car and airline travel, and will likely be required at some point in your dog’s life, whether at a veterinarian, groomer or boarder.

Dr. Marty Becker shows you how to deal with the number-one complaint of pet owners: shedding.

Whether you’ve been gone five minutes or five hours, chances are your dog is going to be happy to see you, but you don't want them to get into the bad habit of jumping all over you when you return. There are a few things you should do when you greet your dog in order to prevent behavior problems.

Far too few dogs consistently come when their owners call them. Mikkel Becker shows you how to teach your dog this potentially lifesaving behavior.