| Training in positive reinforcement is the quickest way a | | | | this process, clicking sound, and then the treat. Repeat |
| dog can learn. This method is the safest and fun way | | | | this for at least 5-10 times and soon they'll get use to |
| to teach a dog commands. One method is the clicker | | | | the cycle. You'll get the feeling that you can stop, the |
| training. A clicker is a device or a small-noisemaker | | | | moment you've click, the dog will instantly look up to |
| made to make noise whenever an achievement is | | | | you and start looking for the treat. After that, your dog |
| done. Instead of saying "good job!" whenever they | | | | will have understood the procedure of what the clicker |
| perform it the right way, which takes a long time, a | | | | does. |
| clicker would be a best substitute. Clicker dog training is | | | | For the basic obedience commands, you will have the |
| a method that is used to catch attention to dogs to | | | | same technique done but with every command, a |
| mark a behavior done that would then earn them | | | | unique system is done. Like for example for sit, ready |
| positive reinforcement. Usually after a clicker does the | | | | your treat and clicker. In the first time, he will be looking |
| noise, a reward or a treat is given afterward. | | | | for the treat. Show the treat to him and when he sees |
| Now to get the clicker acquainted with the dog is | | | | it, try slowly moving the treat from his nose over his |
| simple. One method is by putting the dog in a room | | | | eyes. Most dogs will quickly sit so they can reach the |
| with you, a clicker, and a bowl of treats. Try clicking, if | | | | food. And when they do, immediately click and give a |
| the dog isn't frightened by the click which some dogs | | | | treat. Repeat this until they get the idea and when they |
| do, give him a treat. If they are frightened by the sound | | | | do, try saying the word sit while you are doing the |
| then try clicking it you back or by the pocket; so long | | | | procedure. The same goes for other commands but |
| as they can hear the click sound. Just continue doing | | | | with different schemes of luring the dog with the treat. |