Question: We just got a puppy and I have a friend who swears by something called "clicker training." What is clicker training and is it worth pursuing with my dog? Answer: The "clicker" used in ...
Recently, a married couple who are friends of mine adopted a puppy from SNIPSA; a 4-month-old black lab mix that they named Molé. I sent them a new puppy gift: a clicker training book and two clickers ...
I recently was a witness to a rather heated argument between two dog trainers about the relative effectiveness of "clicker training" compared to "marker training." After much noise and hand waving, it ...
Clicker training builds clear communication and trust. In this video, a young puppy learns to associate the click sound with rewards, guided by expert timing, consistency, and gentle reinforcement ...
Numerous dog training websites suggest that the use of a clicker is the "only" efficient way to train dogs for any kind of complex task. Meanwhile, a number of other dog trainers continue to side with ...
In her new book, Reaching the Animal Mind ($25, Scribner), Karen Pryor offers a lively, wide-ranging overview of the use of operant conditioning for training, well, nearly any animal you can think of.
Training your furry companion is not just about their safety and well-being but can also be an absolute blast for both of you! Say goodbye to boring drills and repetitive commands. Today, we’re diving ...
Your column February column about how San Antonio does not have enough shelter space or rescue groups to keep pace with city’s stray pet problem got my attention. I am considering adopting or ...