Best Clicker Training: Capturing
One of the easiest ways to use a clicker is to capture behavior an animal already does naturally. Here’s a thumbnail sketch of how to do it.
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Clicker Training – Technique and Philosophy (Part 2: Philosophy)
Clicker training encompasses both a technique and a philosophy. Part 1 of this article discussed the basic technique of clicker training. Part II of this article discusses the philosophy behind clicker training, with reference to technique as appropriate.
Clicker Training – Technique and Philosophy (Part 1: Technique)
“Clicker training” has become something of a buzzword, and people all over the world are using clickers in their training. While this is an encouraging trend, many people don’t realize that there is more to clicker training than just using a clicker.
Adopting a Pet in L.A. (Part 5: Common Pets)
This column recently featured a series of articles on adopting and choosing a pet. This companion article features a quick overview of a few of the more common types of pets.
Adopting a Pet in L.A. (Part 4: The Right Pet)
There are many options for adding a pet to your household, including purchasing from a responsible breeder, getting a pet from a rescue organization, and adopting from a local shelter. This article is part of a series providing information on each of the above options, as well as an overview of how to select the right pet for your home/family.
Adopting a Pet in L.A. (Part 3: Breeders)
There are many options for adding an animal to your household, including purchasing from a responsible breeder, getting an animal from a rescue organization, and adopting from a local shelter. This post covers adopting from a reputable breeder.
Adopting a Pet in L.A. (Part 2: Rescues)
There are many options for adding an animal to your household, including purchasing from a responsible breeder, getting an animal from a rescue organization, and adopting from a local shelter. This post covers adopting from a Rescue Organization.
Adopting a Pet in L.A. (Part 1: Shelters)
There are many options for adding an animal to your household, including purchasing from a responsible breeder, getting an animal from a rescue organization, and adopting from a local shelter. This blog post covers adopting from a shelter.
Have a Happy and Safe 4th July With Your Pets
The 4th of July can be a lot of fun for you and your family – including your pets – but certain aspects of the holiday can put your pets under stress. The dangers of the holiday include over-exuberant guests, dehydration and sunburn (highs in the L.A. area may hit the 90s), overly rich food, toxic items such as matches and lighter fluid, and the noise from fireworks.
Catch Your Pet Doing Something Good
One hallmark of trainers who use clicker training and other positive training (technically “positive-reinforcement training”) is that they focus on what they want their pets to do, rather than what they don’t want their pets to do.