You're training "leave it." You drop a bit of food, the dog lunges toward it, and you cover it with your foot. Are you just managing the environment, or is this negative punishment, taking away something desired?
Ferrets + Fish + Guinea Pigs + Rabbits + Rats + Small Pets
The Sea Food Circus: Training Fish
By Karen Pryor on 11/01/2007Are fish trainable? And if they are, why bother?
How to Keep Your Pet Safe
By Joan Orr on 10/01/2007Does your pet aspire to work in the areas of gardening, electrical work, stuffed animal surgery, or even hazardous waste disposal? Given the opportunity, many pets engage in activities that are downright dangerous. As their owners, it is our responsibility to maintain the safety of these zany, ambitious pets.
Congratulations to the Canis Film Festival Winners!
By KPCT on 04/01/2007Laura VanArendonk Baugh won Grand Prize at the first-ever Canis Film Festival, a contest designed to showcase innovative animal-training videos. This unique festival focuses on short films of seven minutes or fewer that educate animal owners and professionals about the power of training based on the science of operant conditioning.
Clicker Training Your Ferret
By Joan Orr on 12/01/2006Co-authored by Teresa Lewin. Is your ferret inquisitive, full of fun, quirky, a born entertainer? Congratulations—your pet is a natural candidate for clicker training!
