These dog training techniques help correct bad behavior quickly without yelling, using positive reinforcement, consistency, ...

Imagine a dog leaping excitedly at arriving guests, only to receive a sharp yell or leash tug—traditional responses that ...

Sit…Stay…Shake! Basic principles taught by Tasha Jordan, the owner of Jordan’s K9’s, which offers obedience training for dogs ...

Dear Annie: A few months ago, someone wrote to you about how uncomfortable the bad manners of children of a relative made her feel at family gatherings and dinners. I read your column faithfully and ...

One of the main influences on our behavior is the consequences of our actions, especially those that come shortly after we perform that action. For example, when a behavior is followed by positive and ...

One of the main influences on our behavior is the consequences of our actions, especially those that come shortly after we perform that action. For example, when a behavior is followed by positive and ...

Cats are independent creatures and have a mind of their own, which makes training them quite challenging. But with the right approach, undesirable behaviour can be curbed—using just a small device ...

EIGHT years ago, Jane S. listened numbly to voices from what she called the “optimological world.” They told her to wear heavy clothing in summer, to avoid bathing or speaking to people and never to ...

Horses are commonly trained using negative reinforcement. However, a growing body of scientific evidence supports positive reinforcement as an efficient training method for horses. In this study we ...