Traditionally, the tika marks the dogas both a devotee of the righteous path and as an object of devotion, imbuing the dog with an air of sacredness and acting as a blessing to those who encounter the dog during Kukur Tihar.
Dog Owner's Guide columnist Vicki DeGruy has been writing about problem prevention for several years, and new columnists Jackie Krieger and Cacky Vincent now add their perspective asdevotees of clicker training.