Imagine a dog leaping excitedly at arriving guests, only to receive a sharp yell or leash tug—traditional responses that ...

Want competition-level precision from your dog’s obedience work? The shaping box technique helps define exact sit, down, and stand behaviors with clear boundaries and structure. This guide explains ...

We spend so much time thinking about a dog’s physical health. The right food. The right walks. Regular vet visits. But what about their mind? That’s the part people tend to overlook. Dr. Ian Dunbar, ...

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 ...

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 ...