Build your skills hero 24 Aug 2013 | 01:05 am

TAG! Not Just Another Game at Camp 12 Aug 2013 | 05:30 am

Twelve teenage girls, twelve dogs, four days and three nights. How does one manage that without yelling, nagging or feeling frustrated? read more

Karen Pryor Featured in WebMD Magazine 7 Aug 2013 | 12:30 am

The July/August issue of WebMD Magazine features pet training advice from Karen Pryor. read more

What to Expect: Introducing a Puppy to Your Adult Dogs 2 Aug 2013 | 02:14 am

Sibling rivalry Getting a new puppy is exciting—at least for the humans in the family. Sometimes the dog of the house doesn't think the pup is a welcome addition, however. Many people believe that ad...

The Perfect Pair: Rescued Dogs Help Returning Soldiers 2 Aug 2013 | 12:44 am

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Should non-service dogs be allowed in restaurants? 1 Aug 2013 | 10:21 pm

Well-behaved dogs should always be allowed at eating establishments Well-behaved dogs should be allowed in outdoor eating areas, such as patios and terraces Non-service dogs should never be allowed ...

Mission Impossible? How to Train "Never Ever" Behaviors 1 Aug 2013 | 08:00 pm

There is a popular term used on the Yahoo Training Levels group: "never ever" behaviors. This refers to seemingly impossible behaviors that the trainer thinks will "never ever" be trained. The funny t...

The Luckiest Dogs in Chicago 18 Jul 2013 | 08:47 pm

Strolling (OK, briskly walking) down a Shedd Aquarium hallway with Ken Ramirez last month, we were stopped momentarily by a warm and rather touching greeting from one of Ken's newest trainees, Bruce. ...

What does your dog do when you go on vacation? 3 Jul 2013 | 12:48 am

Stays at home in the care of a professional pet sitter Stays at home in the care of family and friends Stays at the home of a family member, friend, or neighbor Stays at a kennel Comes with us, of...

Transports—The Parts in the Middle Make All the Difference! 1 Jul 2013 | 11:32 pm

For many years, we have preached about the importance of training according to Good Agility Practices. What that means is making sure that training is permeated by focus and intensity, and that your h...