Using Toys as ReinforcersHave you ever wanted to reward your dog for a job well done, but didn’t have food treats with you?…Read More
Cooperative Care: How to Administer Ear DropsIn the course of their lifetimes, most dogs will get an ear infection that requires ear drops. However, administering ear…Read More
Training is Fun for the Whole FamilyThe joy of raising a family dog should be a great family experience. One of the benefits of clicker training…Read More
Puppy Socialization: Check It Out!Socializing is more than introducing your puppy to lots of people and animals—it’s also about exposing your puppy to everyday…Read More
Teaching Foundation Behaviors: Drop ItTeaching dogs to “drop it”—to release an object that they have—is an often-overlooked skill. However, it is probably one of…Read More
How to Teach Cooperative Nail Trims: Kitten Edition!Many cats are just as frightened of nail trims as their humans are of giving them. However, by taking a…Read More
Teach Your Dog to Retrieve Everyday ItemsWhat if your dog could bring you his/her bowl—or even a beer? Training a dog to retrieve everyday items is…Read More
Shelter Enrichment for Cats: The Target GameThe shelter environment is stressful for dogs, and for the people who work there, but the environment is especially stressful…Read More
Teaching Foundation Behaviors: Introducing RecallA reliable recall, or come when called, behavior is one of the most important foundation behaviors. Mastered, it lets your…Read More
Setting Your Dog Up for Success with Oral MedicationDoes your dog resist oral medication? If so, you are not alone. Most dogs (like people) don’t enjoy swallowing pills.…Read More
Using Paired Cues to Accelerate LearningWhen you think of training new behaviors, you think of training one behavior at a time. For example, in one…Read More
Fun and Functional Puppy SocializationAn umbrella snapping open during a rainstorm. A walker rolling along a sidewalk. These are a few of the many…Read More