Tuesday, January 31, 2012

Top 3 Tips for Teaching Clicker Training

By Jean Cote




There are various tools and strategies you can look into when it comes to dog training, for example clicker training. In a nutshell, dog clicker training has one goal, which is to associate a behavior with positivity using a clicker. Here are the top 3 tips on how to make clicker training work for you and your dog.

1. Select a good clicker.

Ideally, your clicker should give you a good grip, so try to go looking for one made out of flexible metal and with a concave bump that will give out a pointed but short clicking sound when pressed. The better news is that there are various kinds of clickers out there for you to make a choice from at your local pet shop of your preference. You can ask a dog training expert at the store for guidance before purchasing one, as well , if you would like.

2. Choose dog treats that your dog loves.

Having rewards that your dog will really like will ensure that he always loves working with you during your dog training sessions. Confirm you ration them out scrupulously, though, so that he does not lose interest in them too swiftly. Ideally, you must cut them into smaller pieces and just store them in freezer bags or cleanable boxes until you want them.

3. Get a god book or dog guide.

If you have difficultied understanding how clicker training works, you can go surfing or flick thru bookstore or dog shop aisles to get a clicker training book to help you out.

Above all things, ensure you train your dog with the uttermost enthusiasm and positivity. Also, keep under consideration that dogs tend to have short attention times, so you need to attempt to fit in shorter training sessions every day instead of longer ones every day.






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