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 ...

Without the clicker teaching her anything is hopeless." In recent years there has been a lot of attention given to "clicker training," which is viewed by some people as a more efficient way of ...

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 ...

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.

Cesar Millan has a few tricks to stop your dog from barking. He recommends redirecting their attention and leading with calm ...

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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 ...

Watching a dog perform tricks may feel like watching a magician pulling off magic, but no rabbits are popping out of hats here. In reality, what you're ultimately witnessing is the finished product, ...