Many people have heard the term “clicker training” before and maybe have even seen the tools for sale in pet stores, but how do you actually use it to train your dog? How to use the clicker: The clicker is used when teaching new behaviors, and helps give us more precise timing when training our […]

The crate is a favorite tool among most dog trainers, but I am still met with occasional resistance to using the crate from some owners I work with.  The main concern is usually, “Isn’t using the crate cruel? It is like a cage—I don’t want my dog to feel that he is trapped.”  Or another […]