"Clicker Training" Dogs is a Proven Effective Method That Anyone Can Learn

Clicker Training Dogs is an effective method of dog training. You can purchase a clicker at any dog supply store. They're inexpensive.

The technique works because you first condition your dog to associate the "click" with "reward". "Click", then treat. "Click, then treat.

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Clicker training claims to be a "scientific" way of training your dog. And it is effective and as easy to do than other medthods, such as command-type of training.

Clicker Training Dogs focuses on the fact that dogs love to be rewarded with treats. And the treats you will use in Clicker Training Dogs MUST be special.

Many experts say you shouldn't use kibble. Instead, try a tiny piece of chicken, cheese or manufactured treat? All of these suggestions will work to your dog's delight. But you know your dog best, so you decide what treats will motivate your dog.

My dogs will do tricks for tiny pieces of carrot, (actually they'll do tricks for anything edible). But I recommend cheese or chicken because it is easy to handle.

The theory of clicker-training is that you "click" DURING the desired behavior, not after.

The timing of the click is important. Sometimes, your dog will stop the behavior when the click is heard. The click ends the behavior. Give the treat after that, with lots of praise and "good dogs".

Train in short sessions. A couple of minutes here and there is often all it will take to master behaviors like sit and shake. Dogs can get bored and restless, and training works best when you have their full attention.

Trainers say you should resist the temptation to click repeatedly to win the dog's attention.

Remember, click once, in and out. If your dog was expecially good, give extra rewards (treats) - not extra clicks.

It's a little hard to master the idea that you can fix bad behavior by clicking good behavior. (It takes patience and persistence on your part - because you have to be available, with clicker in hand, when good behaviors occur).

Leash pulling, for example, is clicked when the leash goes slack.

Not jumping on the neighbors is clicked when all feet are on the floor.

Not barking is clicked when your dog is quiet.

After a while, you'll begin substituting the click for a hand signal or a word.

"Cute behaviors" are easily taught, like paw shaking, cocking the head or holding up one foot.

Remember, don't confuse correction training with clicker training. The dog needs to associate the clicker with rewards and treats.

Clicker training takes patience, but the rewards are well-worth it.