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Kim Collins Jump Clinic May 1,2,3, 2020
60% of obstacles on course are jumps Come find out how to teach your dog to follow lines, get more distance, and prevent damage to their body Tali-Ho Stable, Krestova (between Nelson and Castlegar) Dry camping on site. Working spaces very limited. Register now....
Let your dog sniff on walks
As sight-centred humans, it’s easy to forget how nose-centred our dogs’ existences are. Allow your dog the opportunity to use his snout more.....olfactory enrichment rocks!
How to Teach Your Pet to Target
Imagine teaching your dog to put his hind feet—just his hind feet—on a mat. Or, imagine teaching your cat to give a high-five. What if you could teach your dog to use his nose to ring a bell to go outside?
Speak Softly and Carry a Bigger Stick
Sometimes, when you're searching for the perfect reinforcer to convince a dog to drop or otherwise part with a high-value item, you needn't look any further than the item itself.
Tips to Help Your Pet Keep His Cool This Summer
With record-breaking heat scorching much of the country, it seems that the "dog days of summer" are upon us. The ASPCA recommends the following tips to keep your pet safe during the hot weeks ahead!
On My Mind: Sparks Flying at SPARCS Conference
From June 20-22, 2014, I went to a new kind of dog conference held here in New England: SPARCS2014. The conference was in Newport, Rhode Island, a two-to-three hour drive from the Karen Pryor Clicker Training offices in Boston. Three of us went: me, Lori Gwyr, who is...
To Crate or Not To Crate?
Many people refuse to crate or kennel-train their dogs because they feel the confinement is cruel. However, a crate or kennel can give dogs a sense of security. Crate training done properly is also a highly effective management system that can be a lifesaver for dog...
Reducing Leash Reactivity: The Engage-Disengage Game
Many dogs struggle to stay relaxed when they see another dog, a person, or a specific environmental stimulus, and end up reacting with an intense stress response. Stress responses can be categorized into fight (such as barking, lunging), flight (such as avoiding,...
Happy National Dog Day!
As clicker trainers we love to celebrate the human-animal bond, and today the world is celebrating with us! National Dog Day (also known as National Dog Appreciation Day) is a day to show our appreciation for the millions of the dogs in the US that keep us safe and...