August 15, 2007

Clicker Training for Dogs

 

 Discover why Clicker Dog Training is a brilliant way to properly train and bond with your puppy or older dog.  A popular training model, this behaviour modification training is widely known as one of the most successful, humane and effective ways to shape new behavior in dogs and extinguish any existing behavior problems.

 A method that includes Classical Conditioning, it is an exciting way of training and communicating with your dog in a positive, reward based method which relies on co-operation, consistency, and repetition. When Classical Conditioning is combined with the effectiveness of Operant Conditioning, the  clicker dog training method has brilliant results.  Did you know that clicker training is one of the few styles of training that can be used on puppies that are only a matter of weeks old, and is fantastic for big heavy dogs?  Clicker dog training is not only used on dogs, but is also used on other animals such as horses, birds, and dolphins.

How The "Clicker Method" Works

Clicker dog training is an amazing technique that is easy to learn and a powerful and versatile training tool. The whole idea of clicker dog training is very simple and easy for any dog owner to learn and put into practice in no time at all. This type of training is more precise than verbal  praise and works at a distance.
While utilizing a proven behavioral science methodology to clearly communicate and interact with our dogs, this system is better than training a dog using voice commands, because the device will generate a consistent sound that will always be the same, marking a certain behavior to be followed with a motivating reward. The clicker dog training system doesn't use any forms of punishment or force which will be much better for your dog's temperament.  It just simply reinforces good behaviour.

Getting Started

The only items you must have to really start this type of dog training is first a dog clicker, treats, and leash. The conditioned reinforcer used in clicker dog training is the click sound. The next simple step in getting started with clicker dog training is now making sure that the clicker is working for you and your dog. What you will need to do next is schedule different periods throughout the day, or a particular regular training session on each day.
 
Clicker Training is the fastest growing dog training method in the field .  Soon your dog learns to start thinking and using his creativity.  With the clicker system, your dog learns to learn. and all basic dog obedience can be learned within three weeks.

 

 

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