http://www.iheartpaws.com en-us N/A admin@iheartpaws.com Wed, 20 Aug 2008 08:52:49 MDT 20 http://www.iheartpaws.com/articles/34/1/Clicker-Training-Basics/Page1.html Karen Pryor's force-free animal training techniques have continued to thrive since her pioneering work with dolphins in the 1960s. Her book "Don't Shoot the Dog!: The New Art of Teaching and Training" has been declared the most comprehensive book on positive reinforcement. Clicker training is so effective that many shelters are implementing a clicker program to make dogs more adoptable.Not only are they training basic behaviours, they are giving these lonely dogs confidence. By easing the transition to shelter life and teaching them desirable behaviours like sitting instead of jumping in the kennel, these dogs are more adoptable!]]> no@spam.com (Melissa Smith) Sun, 02 Jul 2006 00:00:00 MDT http://www.iheartpaws.com/articles/34/1/Clicker-Training-Basics/Page1.html http://www.iheartpaws.com/articles/16/1/Intuitive-Communication--False-or-Genuine/Page1.html Most pet owners have heard of animal communicators and pet psychics. Some openly accept intuitive communication while others doubt that such communication is possible.It is both difficult to prove or disprove because it is a highly subjective topic so all I can do is share my experience. Before sharing my personal attempt to prove/disprove intuitive communication, here's how it works: Read more...

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