Jaymi Heimbuch is a writer and photographer specializing in wildlife conservation, technology, and food. She is the author of "The Ethiopian Wolf: Hope at the Edge of Extinction." Clicker training has ...

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 ...

The clicker became a popular tool for dog training in the 1980s. It has also caught on with humans — helping people to become better dancers,... Clicker Training For Dogs Is Adapted To Help Surgeons ...

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.

I recently was a witness to a rather heated argument between two dog trainers about the relative effectiveness of "clicker training" compared to "marker training." After much noise and hand waving, it ...

Food can be a universal language spoken across cultures. In the right settings, it can also be spoken between species.

Unlock dog obedience with consistent signals and tools, such as clickers and whistles. Build a strong bond and use positive reinforcement.