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Ask the Expert: Q&A

Karen Pryor's picture

Preventing Jumping on Strangers

Q: Can you give me some pointers for using clicker training to stop my dog from jumping on visitors? I have gotten her to stop jumping on family and frequent visitors, but new people are at her mercy.

Aidan Bindoff's picture

Introducing Dogs to a New Baby

Q: How should I introduce my two dogs to our new baby?

Aidan Bindoff's picture

Playing Tug Games by Your Rules

Q: My puppy bites at my loose trouser leg and shakes it. I tried growling and shaking my leg, which made it worse, so I tried ignoring it, but that hasn't worked either. What can I do?

Aidan Bindoff's picture

Sue Ailsby's Tools for the Job: A Clicker and Patience

Sue Ailsby is a well-known and highly accomplished clicker trainer who has competed successfully with her dogs in just about every possible competition venue. She now gives clicker training seminars across Canada and the US. Sue has put years of clicker training wisdom into her online Book of Training Levels and has also posted a blog of her clicker training adventure with her service dog in training, Stitch, at www.dragonflyllama.com.

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Managing the Treat-Free Competition Ring

Q: How do I move from food treats to praise only?