Q: I'm trying to teach my dog to sit, but she's not really getting it quite right. What should I be doing?
Ask the Expert: Q&A
Training "Leave It"
By Emma Parsons on 01/01/2006Q: I have a rescue Border collie/lab mix. He is about 5 months old, and an absolute delight. He picks up things very easily and constantly needs a job. We have been working on clicker training and we both really like it, but I have a couple of "positive training" questions. First. How do I train "leave it"? Second. How do I train him not to chew the house up? Third. How do I maintain the bond that I have developed, but have him listen to other people?
Child Guests Scared of Dogs
By Karen Pryor on 01/01/2005Q: During the holidays last year, we had a young relative visit our home who was terrified of our dog, who is a little excitable but very good natured. I couldn't seem to convince the child—or his parents—that there was nothing to be afraid of. What can we do for such encounters in the upcoming holiday season?
Overcoming Fear of the Clicker
By Karen Pryor on 11/01/2004Q: I've successfully clicker trained my dogs in the past, but I now have a retriever who's scared of the clicker. The sound bothered him at first, and now he won't respond to anything I've tried—he heads for the hills as soon as I take the clicker out. What can I do?
