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 ...

Question: I’ve been reading about clicker training for my new puppy, so I’m wondering, is this a good idea and worth utilizing? Answer: Proponents of clicker training swear by it, and it actually is a ...

HUGOTON, Kan. – George Hickox, arguably one of the best known professional upland bird dog trainers in the country, took the German shorthaired pointer puppy out of a dog cage. Hickox had never worked ...

Question: We just got a puppy and I have a friend who swears by something called "clicker training." What is clicker training and is it worth pursuing with my dog? Answer: The "clicker" used in ...

Jaymi Heimbuch is a writer and photographer specializing in wildlife conservation, technology, and food. She is the author of "The Ethiopian Wolf: Hope at the Edge of Extinction." Clicker training has ...

Advanced Canine Techniques says that dogs can sense a human’s energy level and confidence and any negative energy, which can ...

I'm always curious when I hear about a new dog-training "method," wondering if perhaps there is something new under the sun. When I was writing my book, "The Thinking Dog," about "clicker" or "marker" ...

These dog training techniques help correct bad behavior quickly without yelling, using positive reinforcement, consistency, and methods supported by animal behavior science ...

Most people love their furry companions. However, not every moment is enjoyable when your dog isn't trained to behave in specific ways or avoid unwanted behaviors. There are many techniques passed on ...