I was watching an intermediate level dog obedience training class where the dogs were being trained to respond to hand signals. Floating over the usual class related sounds produced by people's voices ...

Why tone matters: Research shows yelling raises dogs’ stress hormones, confuses them, and reduces responsiveness to commands.

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 ...

The clicker became a popular tool for dog training in the 1980s. It has also caught on with humans — helping people to become better dancers, fishermen, golfers, and now, surgeons. If you have ever ...

Clicker training may seem simple, but behind that small “click” is a powerful communication tool that helps dogs understand exactly when they’ve done something right. In this session, a young puppy ...