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 ...

Nowadays training your dog can feel like such a chore and frankly, very overwhelming. With a simple clicker tool, training at ...

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 ...

Training your furry friend can feel overwhelming and confusing, especially if you're met with inconsistent results. Among the myriad of options, clicker training is a firm favorite among many pet ...

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.

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 ...

Zoom Room Dog Training’s Head Trainer Courtney Briggs says socialization is “the absolute key to start off on the best paw going forward.” Even better? Starting the socialization process before your ...