Golden Rule #1: Let the dog choose It is crucial to remember that all behavior is conditional. This means to teach or modify any behavior, we need to change the conditions that allow it to occur.

Internationally known dog trainer Tom Davis grew up in South Glens Falls, lives in Saratoga Springs and runs his company out of Clifton Park.

Almost all vets agree that positive reinforcement training is the most effective method of dog training. Positive reinforcement training essentially focuses on rewarding your pet for good behavior, rather than punishing bad behavior.

Walker says that online dog training is great for a huge range of dogs, from pups who need basic training to pets with specific behavior concerns. Any pet parent that has certain goals for their pup can see their dog benefit—even if that's just having another fun activity to do together at home.