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Psychology | Psychology & Psychological Research
To Smile or Cry
My wife showed me a YouTube video of a baby seated on an oversized couch. One of the pillows, just above the baby’s head, shifted with her motion and came tumbling down to bonk her on the noggin. The shock in her eyes and look on her face seemed to comm
Pets & Animals | Cat & Dog Resources
Dog Training - Achieving Greatness Takes Hard Work
To be great at anything in life requires some genetic talent and hard work. As a dog trainer I see these same dynamics with dogs and dog training every day.
Pets & Animals | Cat & Dog Resources
Is Verbal Praise Enough Reward for Dog Obedience Training?
Old-style dog training relied mostly on verbal praise and occasional petting as rewards. Just how effective are those techniques?
Pets & Animals | Cat & Dog Resources
The Best Way to Train Your Dog According to Science
Clicker training is widely popular method by professional dog trainers, but is it the most successful and efficient way to train your canine best friend?