Recently, a married couple who are friends of mine adopted a puppy from SNIPSA; a 4-month-old black lab mix that they named Molé. I sent them a new puppy gift: a clicker training book and two clickers ...

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 ...

In her new book, Reaching the Animal Mind ($25, Scribner), Karen Pryor offers a lively, wide-ranging overview of the use of operant conditioning for training, well, nearly any animal you can think of.

Your column February column about how San Antonio does not have enough shelter space or rescue groups to keep pace with city’s stray pet problem got my attention. I am considering adopting or ...

Clicker training is not exactly "simple," although good clicker training instructors can make it appear "simple." I personally do not prefer a verbal marker signal because this blends the ...

Clicker training builds clear communication and trust. In this video, a young puppy learns to associate the click sound with rewards, guided by expert timing, consistency, and gentle reinforcement ...