Author Archives: Karen Pryor
The Games Animals Play
Posted on: May 11, 2010 - 4 Comments
I've always been interested in play, and now that the weather is getting warmer it’s on my mind more and more. Science doesn't explain it very well, or it's explained as something young animals do to practice future skills. But that definition doesn't cover every kind of play, and it doesn't explain why it's so Read More
It’s a new year. Time for good resolutions, right? Let’s resolve to stop punishing our dogs by accident.
Posted on: January 12, 2010 - 9 Comments
"But I'm a positive trainer, I don't punish!" you say. Well, I think we sometimes do, and don't realize it. I'm not talking about reprimand. That's a social act. A puppy gets too rough and Mama dog growls. A canine nose gets a bit too near the cheese and crackers on the coffee table, and Read More
