Suddenly Its Popular!
Clicker Dog Training has lately become very popular because it is based on positive reinforcement techniques that are easy on both the dog and the trainer. Clicker Dog Training is a very effective dog training method that does not involve yelling, physical contact or jerking. In fact, it is important to NOT force your dog to learn while training with the clicker. Below are few tips to remember while clicker training your dog.
How It Works
Watch for what your dog is doing correctly. Unlike older dog training methods where you "punish the wrong behavior", clicker training "rewards the right behavior" instead. Clicker Dog Training has been developed based on scientific data collected after years of research. This research has proven that dogs will learn more easily with these methods because they are less stressed during training.
One of the main things to avoid is punishment when using Clicker Dog Training. A dog will learn to perform when punished, but what they are actually doing is being trained to avoid pain, not to do what you are teaching them. If you use Clicker Dog Training with punishment, you will be teaching your dog to expect pain when he hears the clicker. After a while, this will backfire and he will do whatever he can to get away from the punishment when he hears the clicker. By using Clicker techniques, the focus is kept on reward and the dog will retain the training quickly and easily.
Timing is key when using this method. The learning starts when you train your dog to associate the treat (positive reinforcement) with the sound of the clicker. At this point, you watch for the behavior you want from the dog (for example, to heel), then click as soon as the dog heels and give the treat. When the dog hears the sound that the clicker makes at the exact moment he performs the desired command, he learns exactly what he did correctly in order to earn the treat.
What Applications Does It Have?
Clicker Dog Training can teach all levels of tricks and behaviors. Whether you want a show dog or simply a well-behaved dog who follows simple commands and maybe does a few tricks, this method will work for you.
Conclusion
Since you dont want to carry the clicker around for the rest of your dogs life, you will eventually get to a point where you will want to transition your dog away from the clicker. This will become easier to do once the dog has sufficiently learned a command or behavior. At that point, you will have a well-trained pet that will be easier to control and much more fun to play with!
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