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 ...

Believe or not, the independent canines and felines in our lives can be trained. "Many people are surprised to find that training cats is not that hard," explains Julie Posluns, principal and teacher ...

We love our dogs when they're behaving well. They're affectionate, nonjudgmental and extremely forgiving, which makes them better companions than most people. But what should we do when Rover refuses ...

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 ...

At obedience class, we were given a clicker. When the dog does something right, we are supposed to click it and then give a treat. I have arthritis in my hands. My co-ordination can be slow and my ...