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 ...

These dog training techniques help correct bad behavior quickly without yelling, using positive reinforcement, consistency, ...

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 ...

I was watching an intermediate level dog obedience training class where the dogs were being trained to respond to hand signals. Floating over the usual class related sounds produced by people's voices ...

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.

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.

Learn why yelling at your dog doesn't work and discover gentle training methods that build trust and reduce stress.

I was watching an intermediate level dog obedience training class where the dogs were being trained to respond to hand signals. Floating over the usual class related sounds produced by people's voices ...