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 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 ...

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 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.

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 ...

This video examines common misunderstandings around clicker and marker training in dogs. Footage highlights specific moments where timing errors lead to confusion rather than clarity. The examples ...

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 ...

These dog training techniques help correct bad behavior quickly without yelling, using positive reinforcement, consistency, and methods supported by animal behavior science ...