COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — What do the names Tater-tot, Ziggy, Circle, Twin and Toad have in common? Some might think they are call signs, like Maverick and Goose from “Top Gun,” but the unique monikers ...

If you have spent any time researching dog training, you've probably encountered some clinical terms. Some of these terms are straightforward, while others can be a bit confusing, especially when ...

Dog trainers owe a tremendous debt of gratitude to Edward Thorndike (1870-1949), a psychologist whose work on learning theory led to the development of operant conditioning, the foundation of most dog ...

Canine behavior coach Joan Mayer says she didn’t really embrace dog ownership until she adopted Poncho, a 10-pound Chihuahua she calls her “best career counselor.” (Jenn Kennedy photo / www.kennedypix ...

Operant conditioning, sometimes called instrumental conditioning or Skinnerian conditioning, is a method of learning that uses rewards and punishment to modify behavior. Through operant conditioning, ...