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Clicker training for animals, humans
From Harvard Professor B.F. Skinner's accidental pigeon experiment grew a still-evolving training method that has proven effective for multiple species, as well as human athletes, students and disabled people.
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The Beginning of the End of The Dog Whisperer? Protesters Say They're Ready to Tighten the Leash
Why is the animal-welfare community in an uproar over Cesar Millan's training methods? A popular blog, Pets Adviser, chronicles the latest news.(PRWEB) January 19, 2012 Cesar Millan, known as "The Dog Whisperer," is by now a household name, nearly a decade after his TV show started airing, spawning millions of books sold, not to mention a suite of companion videos and DVDs. But based on recent ...
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Group plans to protest 'Dog Whisperer' Cesar Millan
Despite his popularity, a growing list of animal behaviorists would like to see the self-taught Millan kept on a shorter leash.
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Training and play for 'old souls'
I feel blessed to have shared more than a decade of my life with an "old soul" , an 11-year-old Labrador who bounded into my life as an 8-week-old puppy.
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Looking for a dog trainer? Knowing what you want can help
It’s critical to train and socialize your puppy while he’s young, or he could wind up fearful and aggressive for life. But the process of choosing a trainer can seem overwhelming. To help you make an informed decision, here’s a sampling of some different philosophies and training approaches available in the Portland area.
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