EACH MONTH we have a staff lunch at All Dogs Gym when we talk about something of interest to the staff. Often it will be a presentation on a topic that they ask about, or one that helps staff — ...

Years ago, when I discovered the power and ease of "clicker" training, which I prefer to call "marker" training, I was filled with "missionary zeal." This training philosophy was a radical departure ...

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 ...

There’s lots of great training advice out there, but we’re here to tell you that you don’t need to know absolutely everything to get started. For many dog parents, especially those wondering how to ...

Many dog owners use verbal markers without realizing they communicate very different outcomes. This episode explains the ...