It's a pretty good bet that your dog won't write the next bestselling book, or invent the next gadget that changes the world.
But he can sure understand a clicker! Dogs are very intelligent and can be taught to do amazing things.
But how can you train your dog in a quick but easy to teach method? Especially since dogs do things based on their instincts.
How would you like to harness the power of your dog's instincts and use them to your advantage? The answer is Clicker Training! Here's how clicker training works.
Suppose that you want to teach your dog the simple command, "SIT.
" With a clicker in hand, and treats well hidden, take your dog to a quiet location and give him the command "SIT.
" He will stare at you with puppy eyes and wonder what you are talking about! In the course of time, he will sit.
As soon as he does, give a click on the clicker.
His ears will go up and you immediately give him a reward.
Then practice it over and over, giving him a click and a treat each time he sits after your command.
"Why not just use your voice?" One big reason is that a dog will never get confused when you use a clicker.
The sound is always the same, consistent, and loud enough for him to hear.
You will be shocked at how quickly he will start responding to the "click.
" Another reason is that he will give you his full attention once he hears the click.
You won't have to worry about him getting distracted by something else.
It will not be long before he associates the click with a treat and this positive reinforcement will make him want to do that activity to earn another reward.
He will associate the particular action that he is doing at that very moment with the reward.
Consider Clicker Training! It Works!