SEATTLE, Wash. (KOMO) - When you hire someone to take care of your dog or cat, how qualified are they to walk or sit your pet? What's their level of training? Are they prepared to handle emergencies?

Lola is a 90-pound mixed-breed dog, four years old, and finally ready to come inside. She’s spent most of her life outdoors, ...

As someone who recently adopted a new puppy, I can say with certainty that dog training can feel like a Herculean feat. Teaching my pet to sit, stay, go potty outside and sleep in her crate took ...

Editor's Note: This story has been updated to include additional precautions on e-collar and shock collar training that are addressed in the audio portion of the story. Listen to the episode above for ...

Training a service dog doesn’t just change the life of another veteran; it may help heal the trainer, too. A new study finds ...

Dog lovers are everywhere, and most people are perfectly fine sharing sidewalks and conversations with well-behaved pups.

What happens when someone trains a pet to smile on command for the camera?