| A well trained, well behaved dog is a happy dog. | | | | Clicker training is an easy, cruelty-free training method, |
| There are many different methods used to train dogs, | | | | because the clicker can be worked by people of all |
| some more popular than others. Clicker training is a | | | | ages and physical sizes. Once the dog or puppy has |
| simple, easy method that achieves generally good | | | | learned to love the clicking noise, you can reward their |
| results with both dogs and puppies. All that is required | | | | good behavior with the clicking sound. This will |
| to clicker train your dog is a clicker, and some treats | | | | encourage even the silliest of puppies to repeat |
| for positive reinforcement. Many pet stores stock | | | | behaviors that caused you to make the clicking noise. |
| clicker trainers and they are generally inexpensive. The | | | | Since the only negative reinforcement that this method |
| concept is to have your dog associate the clicking | | | | uses is the lack of a click when the dog does not |
| noise with a positive result. Before long, your dog can | | | | perform whatever task you are asking, this is a safe, |
| be sitting and staying like a champ. | | | | kind method of teaching your dog good manners. |
| Clicker training is a form of conditioning. Like the | | | | With many options available to help you train your dog |
| famous Pavlov experiment with the ringing of a bell, | | | | or puppy to be an obedient companion, clicker training |
| the sound of the clicker is used to trigger a positive | | | | is an excellent choice. There is very little expense and |
| reaction in your dog or puppy. Dogs and puppies can | | | | dogs and puppies react very positively to this type of |
| be taught a variety of commands using the clicker | | | | training. The ease of use of the clicker mechanism |
| training method. The secret to the success of the | | | | means that even the youngest members of your |
| clicker training method is that the distinctive clicking | | | | family can get your dog or puppy to obey their |
| noise that your dog will hear is followed closely by a | | | | command. There is no need to physically discipline your |
| reward. This causes your dog or puppy to associate | | | | dog, and because the click itself becomes the reward, |
| the clicking noise with positive attention. Once your dog | | | | there is less of a need for edible dog treats which, |
| or puppy learns that the clicking noise is a good thing, | | | | when overused, can lead to obesity in puppies and |
| they will be eager to hear its sound. | | | | dogs. |