How to Love a Buzzard
Creative nonfiction by Lisa Lanser Rose This week on This Animal Life, Episode 13, "The Owls of Audubon," Ann and I discuss raptor rehab facilities and the surprising depth of…
I am Mr. Baxter
Short Fiction by Nick DiChario In this week's episode of This Animal Life, "Does Your Cat Want You Dead?" Ann and I discuss the mysterious behavior of Oscar the Therapy…
Dog Tricks Can Make You Happier and Healthier
They say depression has tripled in the United States since the start of the pandemic, with corresponding increases in suicide rates, domestic abuse, and addictions. It's not hard to see…
Why You Need a Great Training Table
Frankly, the price of a KLIMB table used to give me pause, and I don't just mean as a great agility table.
See Better Dog Training Results in Minutes
In dog training, marker training* or “operant conditioning” allows you to separate the marking of the desired behavior from delivering the reward. Separating the two gives you time to focus…