a great way to teach puppies to learn, think, and please you is a dog training technique called clicker training. owners don’t have to be master dog trainers to use this technique and puppies learn very quickly how to behave. that’s empowering for the baby and encourages him to think of ways to get you to do what he wants by guessing the good behavior you’ll reward. it also teaches your dog to enjoy and eagerly look forward to dog …

clicker training dogs is a great technique that incorporates sounds and rewards that will have both you and your pup excited to begin each session. a “clicker” is a small plastic box designed to be held in the palm of your hand, with a small metal tongue that you push to make a clicking sound. clicker training all comes down to that efficient language nastanski mentioned, and a little positive reinforcement. one of the benefits of clicker training is that …

when your dog performs the desired behavior, such as “sit!” on command, you press the clicker to “mark” the moment with an audible click. others discontinue treats after their dogs associate the click with positive reinforcement, believing that a food reward is no longer necessary. we’ve reviewed and ranked the best so you can start clicker training your dog right away. this big-button clicker delivers a clear, loud click to create positive reinforcement training for your dog. the downtown pet …

both of my dogs are getting on in age and i have an insane yearning for a young dog to play and compete with at the moment. not all dog trainers are created equally, and it is important to find the right trainer, and method for your puppy. i know of a local well known and unfortunately successful dog training company in my area that regularly puts 8 week old puppies in prong collars. the signal “marks” the exact moment …

that’s why positive reinforcement dog training focuses on rewarding your dog for the behaviors you want to see. clicker training is the same as positive reinforcement training, with the added benefit of a clicker. the value of the clicker is that it tells your dog exactly which behavior you’re rewarding. the clicker is merely a way to mark a moment. although edible treats are the best incentive for most dogs, a reward is anything your dog values. without the use …