Regardless of what breed of dog you have, some basic obedience training is the first step. You want your dog to come when it is called, and it shouldn’t be jumping up on people. Both of these ...

4. Leash training and structured walks Walking on a leash is part of basic training. Teach your dog to walk beside you without pulling, to stop when you stop, and to stay calm during the walk.

Dog Trainer Ted Blagman poses with one of the dogs he works with at the John A. Bukowski Animal Shelter in Bloomfield. BLOOMFIELD — “Dogs talk to us all the time through their body ...