Training Your Dog With Using A Clicker Device

Many people claim to have all of the answers about the most effective dog training techniques. Almost every dog owner is anxious to share their advice and expertise, when they find out that you have a new puppy. Just like when you have a newborn baby, each person you talk to feels that they understand just how you feel.

The use of clickers for dog training has had a re-surge in popularity. When you push the clicker box with your thumb, it emits a clicking sound, that informs your dog that he has acted appropriately, and that you are pleased with his behavior. Teaching the dog the symbolism of the sound is the foundation of training with a clicker.

You will first need to buy a clicker, if you would like to utilize clicker training with your dog. A book describing the clicker training procedure, available in most pet shops, will also be quite useful. To begin, try to train the dog on one trick - sit. Use the command word "sit" and attempt to make the dog follow your command. You should give your dog a little treat, and press the clicker box, as soon as he has followed the command. Do this every time the dog is given a treat - click. In short time, the dog will associate being rewarded for their excellent behavior with the click.

Recently, there have been many dogs that participate in competitions that are using clicker training. The next time a competition is aired on television, watch as the dogs perform the various obstacles; if you look to the side, you will probably see their trainer with a clicker box in hand. This can be an excellent method to get your dog to obey if you can remember the simple "order, treat, clicker" process.

Clicker training is so successful not only because it informs the dog of how pleased you are with his behavior, but it also lays the power of reward and reprimand directly in your hands. As a result, the relationship between you and your dog will be strengthened.

Remember to keep in mind that dogs react better to positive reinforcement, rather than negative punishment; every time they are on their best behavior, be sure to reward them with a click to reinforce the preferred behavior.