Excited, exhausted
It might seem that it would take voodoo, or something similar, to teach unruly, out-of-control and/or overly enthusiastic dogs how to be calm and relaxe
Skills for Every Day
Making Cats Friendly, Clicker Style
By Karen Pryor on 07/26/2017Clicker training, the science-based system of teaching behavior with positive reinforcers and a marker signal, is becoming immensely popular, world-wide, with some dog owners and trainers, while still being rejected by others. It seems so alien, so different from traditional training, that many are very reluctant to try this new system on their already well-trained dogs. Why not leave your dogs out of the picture for the time being, and explore the clicker experience for yourself, with an animal you don't really need or expect reliable performance from: Your cat.
How to Teach Your Dog to Swim
By Mariela Castillo on 07/13/2017Splash?
Pet owners often wonder how to keep pets active without having to walk in 90-degree weather. Swimming, and other games in and with water, can be fun for both people and dogs, especially during hot summer days.
How to Teach Your Pet to Target
By Laurie Luck on 02/24/2017Picture 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.
Stop Begging! (Have Some Table Scraps)
By Lori Chamberland on 02/07/2017Too many cooks in the kitchen
