http://www.examiner.com/x-15098-LA-Positive-Pet-Training-Examiner?cid=exrss-LA-Positive-Pet-Training-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 12:12:16 -0700 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 23:10:26 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-15098-LA-Positive-Pet-Training-Examiner~y2009m10d30-The-magic-ratio-for-relationships?cid=exrss-LA-Positive-Pet-Training-Examiner Clicker trainers and other positive reinforcement trainers spend their lives finding ways to say "yes" to their pets, rather than constantly saying "no." B.F. Skinner's research led him to conclude that reinforcement is a more pow... positive training pet training clicker training Fri, 30 Oct 2009 23:10:26 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-15098-LA-Positive-Pet-Training-Examiner~y2009m10d30-The-magic-ratio-for-relationships?cid=exrss-LA-Positive-Pet-Training-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15098-LA-Positive-Pet-Training-Examiner~y2009m10d17-Having-a-happy-Halloween-with-your-pet?cid=exrss-LA-Positive-Pet-Training-Examiner Copyright 2009 The Sophisticated Dog, LLCHalloween is just around the corner.  While to most humans, Halloween is a time of costumes, parties, candy, and fun, to our pets it can be a time of terror and danger.  The day is filled with noisy... positive training pet safety pet training clicker training Sat, 17 Oct 2009 02:11:15 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-15098-LA-Positive-Pet-Training-Examiner~y2009m10d17-Having-a-happy-Halloween-with-your-pet?cid=exrss-LA-Positive-Pet-Training-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15098-LA-Positive-Pet-Training-Examiner~y2009m10d6-Clicker-training-Technique-and-philosophy-Part-1-Technique?cid=exrss-LA-Positive-Pet-Training-Examiner You're never too young to start clicker training. (Copyright 2009 The Sophisticated Dog) "Clicker training" has become something of a buzzword, and people all over the world are using clickers in their training.  While this is an... dog training positive training pet training clicker training Tue, 06 Oct 2009 23:18:39 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-15098-LA-Positive-Pet-Training-Examiner~y2009m10d6-Clicker-training-Technique-and-philosophy-Part-1-Technique?cid=exrss-LA-Positive-Pet-Training-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15098-LA-Positive-Pet-Training-Examiner~y2009m8d27-Pets-101-Where-can-I-adopt-a-pet-in-Los-Angeles-Part-5-Overview-of-some-common-types-of-pets?cid=exrss-LA-Positive-Pet-Training-Examiner    Copyright 2009 The Sophisticated Dog, LLCThis column recently featured a series of articles on adopting and choosing a pet. This companion article features a quick overview of a few of the more common types of pets.Cats: Tend to enjoy in... pet adoption Thu, 27 Aug 2009 01:39:58 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-15098-LA-Positive-Pet-Training-Examiner~y2009m8d27-Pets-101-Where-can-I-adopt-a-pet-in-Los-Angeles-Part-5-Overview-of-some-common-types-of-pets?cid=exrss-LA-Positive-Pet-Training-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15098-LA-Positive-Pet-Training-Examiner~y2009m8d27-Pets-101-Where-can-I-adopt-a-pet-in-Los-Angeles-Part-4-Selecting-the-right-pet-for-your-home?cid=exrss-LA-Positive-Pet-Training-Examiner   Copyright 2009 The Sophisticated Dog, LLCThere are many options for adding a pet to your household, including purchasing from a responsible breeder, getting a pet from a rescue organization, and adopting from a local shelter. This article is p... pet adoption Thu, 27 Aug 2009 01:03:38 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-15098-LA-Positive-Pet-Training-Examiner~y2009m8d27-Pets-101-Where-can-I-adopt-a-pet-in-Los-Angeles-Part-4-Selecting-the-right-pet-for-your-home?cid=exrss-LA-Positive-Pet-Training-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15098-LA-Positive-Pet-Training-Examiner~y2009m8d5-Pets-101-Where-can-I-adopt-a-pet-in-Los-Angeles-Part-3-Breeders?cid=exrss-LA-Positive-Pet-Training-Examiner    Photo courtesy of Matteo GeerThere are many options for adding an animal to your household, including purchasing from a responsible breeder, getting an animal from a rescue organization, and adopting from a local shelter.  This arti... pet adoption Wed, 05 Aug 2009 16:12:48 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-15098-LA-Positive-Pet-Training-Examiner~y2009m8d5-Pets-101-Where-can-I-adopt-a-pet-in-Los-Angeles-Part-3-Breeders?cid=exrss-LA-Positive-Pet-Training-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15098-LA-Positive-Pet-Training-Examiner~y2009m7d26-Pets-101-Where-can-I-adopt-a-pet-in-Los-Angeles-Part-2-Rescue-organizations?cid=exrss-LA-Positive-Pet-Training-Examiner   Photo courtesy of Peggy HoganThere are many options for adding an animal to your household, including purchasing from a responsible breeder, getting an animal from a rescue organization, and adopting from a local shelter.  This article is... pet adoption Sun, 26 Jul 2009 02:05:53 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-15098-LA-Positive-Pet-Training-Examiner~y2009m7d26-Pets-101-Where-can-I-adopt-a-pet-in-Los-Angeles-Part-2-Rescue-organizations?cid=exrss-LA-Positive-Pet-Training-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15098-LA-Positive-Pet-Training-Examiner~y2009m7d19-Pets-101-Where-can-I-adopt-a-pet-in-Los-Angeles--Part-1-Shelters?cid=exrss-LA-Positive-Pet-Training-Examiner    Photo courtesy of Perfect Pet RescueThere are many options for adding an animal to your household, including purchasing from a responsible breeder, getting an animal from a rescue organization, and adopting from a local shelter.  Ov... pet adoption Sun, 19 Jul 2009 16:00:59 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-15098-LA-Positive-Pet-Training-Examiner~y2009m7d19-Pets-101-Where-can-I-adopt-a-pet-in-Los-Angeles--Part-1-Shelters?cid=exrss-LA-Positive-Pet-Training-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15098-LA-Positive-Pet-Training-Examiner~y2009m6d30-Have-a-happy--and-safe--4th-of-July-with-your-pets?cid=exrss-LA-Positive-Pet-Training-Examiner Photo courtesy of FreeDigitalPhotos.net The 4th of July can be a lot of fun for you and your family – including your pets – but certain aspects of the holiday can put your pets under stress.  The dangers of the holiday include over-... pet safety pet training Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:43:58 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-15098-LA-Positive-Pet-Training-Examiner~y2009m6d30-Have-a-happy--and-safe--4th-of-July-with-your-pets?cid=exrss-LA-Positive-Pet-Training-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15098-LA-Positive-Pet-Training-Examiner~y2009m6d24-Catch-your-pet-doing-something-good?cid=exrss-LA-Positive-Pet-Training-Examiner  Copyright 2009 The Sophisticated Dog, LLCOne hallmark of trainers who use clicker training and other positive training (technically "positive-reinforcement training") is that they focus on what they want their pets to do, rather than ... dog training positive training pet training Thu, 25 Jun 2009 00:39:59 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-15098-LA-Positive-Pet-Training-Examiner~y2009m6d24-Catch-your-pet-doing-something-good?cid=exrss-LA-Positive-Pet-Training-Examiner