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On Being a Changemaker
So you’ve become a clicker trainer! Naturally you are very excited. You want other people around you to stop using punishment-based methods and start clicking. So you introduce

How to Communicate with a Deaf Dog
Challenge: a hearing-impaired dog Do you care for a deaf dog? Have you ever had the opportunity to work with a deaf dog? I had not—until Blanca. In

How to Teach Your Pet to Target
Picture the possibilities Imagine teaching your dog to put his hind feet—just his hind feet—on a mat. Or, imagine teaching your cat to give a high-five. What if

Energetic, Anxious, or Reactive Dog? Try the Calm-O-Meter Method
Recognize your dog? Do you have an excitable, active, or reactive dog? Does one or more of the following phrases describe your dog? Wishful thinking Wouldn’t it be

Meet Your Match: Ten Tips for Choosing a Shelter Dog
There are many dogs in shelters and rescue organizations that will make wonderful lifelong companions. So how do you find the best match for you and your family?

Can Cats and Dogs Be Friends?
What is the natural relationship? “They fight like cats and dogs.” This saying reflects the commonly held belief that dogs and cats just can’t get along because they

How to Use a Snuffle Mat
Does your dog scarf down his food in record time? Do you wish you could slow him down as he eats his meals?Would you like to find a way

5 Steps to Train Your Dog to “Go to Place”
What if instead of jumping around when the doorbell rings, your dog waits politely in a down position? Or, instead of circling the dinner table like a shark,

How to Stop Unwanted Barking
Your barking dog Dogs bark for a number of reasons, some acceptable, some not. Common types of barking include the following: Evaluate the situation When you deal with

How to Put an End to Counter-Surfing
A new trick Many dog guardians complain that their dogs steal food from kitchen counters or even the dinner table. A term was even coined to describe this behavior: