The Clicker Dog Training
The clicker dog training is one of the most effective and innovative method of training that is suitable for any types of dog. It is so easy to learn and gives you the chance to teach every aspect of dog training that you would like your dog to learn.
How Does Clicker Training Work?
The clicker training works by having a clicker which lets out a high pitched sound address the commands that the dog should follow. The sole purpose of the training is to help the dog identify what kind of behavior is desired of them and for them to be rewarded.
First of all, the clicker should only be used for training purposes only so that the dog can easily associate to it. Keep it away from your children’s reach so that the dog won’t hear unnecessary sounds off the clicker. It is also important that the one training the dog should only be the one using the clicker during training sessions rather than have anyone else do the clicking while you hand out commands.
How is it done?
There are basic steps to make the dog react towards the clicker. First off try to convince your dog to do a specific action that you want him to perform. As soon as the dog gets to follow then mark that action with a click through the clicker accompanied with its voice command.
Keep in mind that the click is only a medium to address to the dog that what he has done is what you want. But the click isn’t what the dog wants in the first place. This is why you should always reward your dog for every successful command with special dog treats and any form of positive reinforcement.
A Non-Clicker Dependent Method
Keep repeating this process consistently so that the dog will easily get the hang of it. Once the dog gets to associate with the specific verbal command then this is the time when you can slowly transition the training into a training method that isn’t clicker dependent.
Once the dog unsuccessfully follows your commands after the transition in training has been made then you should go back to the clicker training in order to establish the commands again. This time, make sure that your verbal commands are stressed first before the clicker is pressed.
Eventually, with patience and hard work put into dog clicker training, it won’t be long for a dog to be able to learn all the appropriate actions desired for every command you hand them. In fact, clicker training is still considered as the most efficient dog training method around.
