Clicker Training Guide - Dog Obedience Training Tips

Clicker Training Guide

In this article we will provide you with a complete clicker training guide which you can use to train your dog or puppy. This technique has become very popular with professional dog trainers across the UK.

• This technique uses behavioral psychology to reinforce positive behavior. The use of a 'Click' as soon as your dog has performed a positive action lets your dog know that he has done well - maybe he has come on command or when you have asked him to sit. Rather than using a reward you use the 'Click' to reinforce the positive behavior.
• Trainers prefer to use Clickers as opposed to using just treats as the treat can confuse your dog or puppy. It is very easy to reward your dog at the wrong time i.e. a few seconds after the positive behavior has occurred. This may reinforce the wrong type of behavior as you have given him the treat either too late or at the wrong time. By using a Clicker it is an instant reward so it won't confuse your dog or puppy.
• As the trainer you should 'click' at the exact moment he has performed the behavior - after a period of time your dog will learn to associate the click as a reward thus wanting to perform the behavior again.
• You should practice regularly - at least twice a day.
• Keep training sessions short and sweet otherwise your dog will get bored and will lose concentration.
• Think of the Clicker as a Camera and you are taking a photo at the exact moment you have asked him to come or sit or whatever you are asking.

Use this Clicker Training Guide as a basic step by step example of how to train your dog or puppy fast and effectively.

Tobias Charles writes on all aspects of dog obedience training, puppy training and dog health care. For more information visit his website for the best dog obedience training tips, health care advice and recipes for homemade dog foods for more great tips and information.

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