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How a disco-loving sea lion learned to headbang
Using the same training techniques we use on dogs, researchers were able to demonstrate for the first time that non-humans can learn to keep a beat.
The Supreme Court decision that will keep weed-loving dogs from finding your stash
Yesterday, the SCOTUS had its first day of arguments on same-sex marriage. But you know what else they were discussing? Dog training and drugs.
How to train your fish like you train a dog
Fish learn in the same ways as all of our other beloved household pets, and training them might just be a way to learn to better communicate with your dog.
Positive Reinforcement vs Positive Thinking (and why Pollyanna would’ve sucked at dog training)
Do you really need to maintain a cheery outlook all the time in order to train your dog using “positive reinforcement”? Cynics, read on.
Training a cat actor? Better understand the peculiar world of feline motivation
A new Broadway version of Breakfast at Tiffany’s means a cat on Broadway is taking on the role made famous by the award winning tabby from the film, Orangey.
Dog training lessons learned from watching Girls
When we are getting just little bits of rewards only very occasionally, we can put up with crappy relationships for a very long time. This is a dog training principle at work. Here is how to train your boyfriend like the dog he is.
7 ways to keep dogs safe on city streets
I recently lost a puppy friend in a horrible accident on a city street. In Alex’s honor, here are some tips on keeping dogs safe in busy urban settings.
How Pavlov can make your man want to visit your parents and say “I Love You”
Using a dog trainer’s “classical conditioning” approach, men can be manipulated to do great things, just like their furry best friends.
It’s not how they’re raised, it’s how dogs are managed that matters most
A dog’s past is a chapter, but it’s never the whole story. It’s how we currently manage dogs that determines how any dog interacts with the world.











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