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 ...

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 ...

RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA Does your pooch know basic commands? Would you and your dog be happier if he or she did? A popular dog obedience class kicked of Saturday at the Bell Tower Regional Community ...

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.

The clicker became a popular tool for dog training in the 1980s. It has also caught on with humans — helping people to become better dancers,... Clicker Training For Dogs Is Adapted To Help Surgeons ...

Question: I’ve been reading about clicker training for my new puppy, so I’m wondering, is this a good idea and worth utilizing? Answer: Proponents of clicker training swear by it, and it actually is a ...

Something I learned early on with Wilf was that he needs more than a walk a day to keep him from tearing the house down. Dogs are smart animals who often need mental stimulation, as well as physical.