Why use a clicker to train a dog?
Why use a clicker to train a dog? The most important reason is communication. How does one communicate with a nonverbal mammal, not to mention a totally different species than oneself? Sometimes it seems as if our dogs understand what we are saying to them. Some dogs do understand their humans, but that is because […]
Who is Walking Who?
The hardest behavior to teach a dog, in my opinion, is loose leash walking. Many people start at the end of the behavior, which is holding the leash at its handle and not using two hands to guide the dog on their journey. I see many allowing the dog to switch sides which can cause […]