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Clicker training is a positive reinforcement method in which we use a small device that makes a clicking sound – the clicker – to mark...

Dog training is so much more than teaching your dog to sit, stay, and come. It means teaching him how to live successfully in the human world. Training helps keep our dogs safe, provides them with much needed mental stimulation, and gives them a purpose. Have you ever seen the proud look on a dog’s face when he successfully performs a trick? Fun training sessions also strengthen the bond between you and your best friend. Training should begin the moment you first bring your d

Over the past few decades, we have seen a shift from aversive dog training methods to force-free, positive reinforcement training. Instead of punishing a dog for unwanted behaviors, we reward him for behaviors we like which will increase the likelihood that he will display these behaviors more frequently. Research has proven that positive reinforcement is the most effective and safest training method. It is a powerful training tool and certainly the kindest training method fo