Many people claim to have all of the answers about the most effective dog training techniques. Once you bring home a puppy of your own, virtually everyone you know who has a dog will offer various suggestions on how to best care for your new pet. Just like when you have a newborn baby, each person you talk to feels that they understand just how you feel.
The use of clickers for dog training has had a re-surge in popularity. When you push the clicker box with your thumb, it emits a clicking sound, that informs your dog that he has acted appropriately, and that you are pleased with his behavior. Teaching the dog the symbolism of the sound is the foundation of training with a clicker.
You will first need to buy a clicker, if you would like to utilize clicker training with your dog. In addition, you may want to browse your local pet store for clicker training books; they might help you along with your training. To begin, try to train the dog on one trick - sit. Attempt to get your dog to sit on his bottom, as you tell him to "sit". Once he follows the instructions, reward him with his favorite treat while clicking the clicker box once. Make sure that you discharge a click every time you reward the dog with a treat. You will be helping your dog to associate his appropriate behavior with the clicking noise.
Recently, there have been many dogs that participate in competitions that are using clicker training. The next time a competition is aired on television, watch as the dogs perform the various obstacles; if you look to the side, you will probably see their trainer with a clicker box in hand. As long as the method of "command, treat, click" is strictly followed, clicker training is one of the best ways to train your dog.
Through the use of clicker training, you are in control of letting your dog know how you feel about his behavior, along with dispensing punishment and praise when it is needed. As a result, the relationship between you and your dog will be strengthened.
It is also important to note that dogs really like and react well to rewards as opposed to discipline, so remember to use the clicker as much as you can to be effective. - 32366
The use of clickers for dog training has had a re-surge in popularity. When you push the clicker box with your thumb, it emits a clicking sound, that informs your dog that he has acted appropriately, and that you are pleased with his behavior. Teaching the dog the symbolism of the sound is the foundation of training with a clicker.
You will first need to buy a clicker, if you would like to utilize clicker training with your dog. In addition, you may want to browse your local pet store for clicker training books; they might help you along with your training. To begin, try to train the dog on one trick - sit. Attempt to get your dog to sit on his bottom, as you tell him to "sit". Once he follows the instructions, reward him with his favorite treat while clicking the clicker box once. Make sure that you discharge a click every time you reward the dog with a treat. You will be helping your dog to associate his appropriate behavior with the clicking noise.
Recently, there have been many dogs that participate in competitions that are using clicker training. The next time a competition is aired on television, watch as the dogs perform the various obstacles; if you look to the side, you will probably see their trainer with a clicker box in hand. As long as the method of "command, treat, click" is strictly followed, clicker training is one of the best ways to train your dog.
Through the use of clicker training, you are in control of letting your dog know how you feel about his behavior, along with dispensing punishment and praise when it is needed. As a result, the relationship between you and your dog will be strengthened.
It is also important to note that dogs really like and react well to rewards as opposed to discipline, so remember to use the clicker as much as you can to be effective. - 32366
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