| Dog training is a necessity when you make the | | | | sound of the clicker. This process probably won't |
| decision to keep a dog as a pet. Dogs, particularly | | | | really take much time, but you've got to make |
| larger ones, must be obedient, or keeping them | | | | him react with your clicker before you move on |
| becomes extremely hard work. | | | | to the next clicker training step. |
| In addition to their appreciation for being fed, as | | | | Whatever stage of training you have reached,or |
| pack animals dogs have natural instincts that | | | | whatever method of training you may have |
| favour training. These instincts are manifested as | | | | chosen, always remember these golden rules; |
| a desire to please a trainer. This gives the dog | | | | 1.Be Positive -- It is necessary to use positive |
| trainer an unbeatable edge in shaping the dog's | | | | reinforcement when you train your dog or puppy |
| behaviour. | | | | by offering some dog treats and a lot of praise if |
| While dogs can be trained for complicated, serious | | | | he does something correctly. During the initial |
| actions, such as rescue work, circus acts, or | | | | training sessions you can offer both praise and |
| medical diagnosis, there are certain elements of | | | | treats. |
| training that almost all dogs can learn, to the | | | | 2.Firm and Friendly -- When you give commands |
| benefit of both dog and trainer. | | | | such as stay and come, you want to use a |
| Basically, dog training is about communication. The | | | | happy, friendly voice. On the other hand, you will |
| trainer is communicating to the dog what | | | | want a lower, firmer voice for sit, down, and |
| behaviours are correct in what circumstances. A | | | | stay. |
| successful trainer must also understand the | | | | 3.Start Young...but not too early - The ideal time |
| communication that the dog sends to the them. | | | | to start training begins at six to eight weeks, |
| The dog can signal that he is unsure, confused, | | | | maybe even earlier depending on the puppy. But |
| nervous, happy, excited, etc. The emotional state | | | | remember, you can teach old dogs new tricks. |
| of the dog is an important consideration in | | | | 4.Be Patient - Patience is vital when you work |
| directing the training. | | | | with your dog or puppy. If you feel like you're at |
| Dog training clickers are great training tools. They | | | | the end of your rope before you've even started, |
| are effective training tools for puppies or dogs | | | | don't attempt to train your dog. Your dog is |
| because dog clickers make a very distinct sound, | | | | incredibly smart and will pick up on your emotions. |
| letting you control your timing, and eliminate the | | | | 5.Keep it Short - Fifteen minutes or so is about |
| inflection in your voice that can hinder dog training. | | | | the right time for learning simple commands, so |
| Dogs are very sensitive to inflections in your | | | | consentrate on a single command a session and |
| voice, and training your dog with a clicker | | | | end it on a positive note. If your dog or pup has |
| eliminates the inflections and you can train more | | | | successfully done the command several times in a |
| effectively, even if you are in a crabby mood or | | | | row remember to smother him with praise. After |
| are getting short-tempered during the training | | | | the dog training session, spend some time playing. |
| session. | | | | He will associate time with you as positive and |
| Now that you've got a dog clicker it is time to | | | | look forward to his training. |
| train your dog to get used to the tool. First thing, | | | | 6.No Distractions - Try to pick a quiet place free |
| get a pocket full of small, edible treats ready and, | | | | of distractions when training your dog. A secluded |
| for easy access, get a nice clicker treat bag. | | | | garden or a quiet inside room works best. If there |
| Then you can lure the dog with the treat or go | | | | are other pets in the family, put them separate |
| to the dog with the clicker and some treats. | | | | so they won't interfere with training. |
| Click the clicker, and give the dog a nice treat. At | | | | 7.Remember, both you and the dog should enjoy. |
| this point, it doesn't matter what he's doing at the | | | | - Dog training, of course, should be a pleasant |
| moment, since you basically are training your dog | | | | time for you and your dog. The time can be used |
| to learn that when there's a click there's a treat. | | | | to bond closely with your dog and learn each |
| You can continue the process of making clicks | | | | other's personalities. When you do this, you will |
| and rewarding with treats until you've trained your | | | | not only have a well-trained dog or puppy, but a |
| dog to react quickly with the turn of his head and | | | | longtime, loyal companion and friend. |
| he gives you all his attention when he hears the | | | | |