Wait at a Boundary: Part 1
Do you have a dog that barrels out doorways or from the crate? What about from the car? This can…
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Teach a Puppy to Enjoy a Muzzle
Being very comfortable wearing an appropriate and well-fitted muzzle is a good training goal for any dog—particularly in situations where…
How to Capture a Sit
One of the fastest and easiest ways to train a new behavior on cue is to capture the behavior. “Sit”…
Teach Your Dog to Go Around an Object
Are you looking for a fun training exercise this spring? Teaching your dog to go around an object, such as…
Teach Your Cat to Target
Targeting, where an animal touches an object with her nose or paw, is not just a useful behavior for dogs—it…
Your Cat Can Do WHAT?
The cat: independent, strong-willed, often aloof. Not exactly training material, right? Surprise surprise: clicker training blows the roof off of…
Puppy Socialization: Exploring New Surfaces
The first four months a puppy’s life are the most influential. Most of what is learned during this early period…