A clicker used to train dogs or cats is very much like a whistle used to train marine mammals, says Ken Ramirez, executive vice president and chief training officer for Karen Pryor Clicker Training, on my national Steve Dale’s Pet World radio show.

Ken Ramirez and a pal

Listen HERE as Ramirez, who is a former marine mammal trainer himself, explains clicker training. This is the kind of fun and no-force training done by zoos and trainers for animals for TV commercials.

Ramirez offers exciting news, a National Training Center Ranch near Seattle/Tacoma is offering hands-on training experience. It’s a one-week intensive training experience in class and in the field, and instructors are some of the best and brightest on the planet!