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 ...

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 ...

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Prompts are temporary aids that help your dog perform the behavior. There are various types of prompts that can be used in trick training.Food lures are one of the most commonly used prompts that can ...