Thanks so much to Sherri, Virginia and Karen Pryor for all you have done for dogs - especially shelter dogs. I adore clicker training but I want to say to those new to positive reinforcement training that you do not have to use a clicker! I do, but it takes some skill. If you want you can just say "yes" and deliver the treat. Some people find this easier (and helps keep their frustration level down). I mean, we want pos. reinforcement for people too and nothing better than quick success!!
lilcarlitos5 and urstruly83: The clicker helps you teach the dog what behavior to do. Once the behavior is established, you THEN put it on cue (teach the dog the command that goes with it). Once the whole concept (command/cue -> behavior -> reward) is strong, you can reduce the value of the rewards (going from food or toys to praise) and drop the clicker. You dont need to use the clicker to tell the dog what to do so he will do it even if you havent had a clicker in use for years.
You may have counted correctly and if your dog is predisposed to weight gain you may have to plan how much you feed. Compared to how much you use to clicker train with. I train with my dog everyday Rally-O, Flyball, Obedience, Agility, Frisbee and tricks I don't always use just my clicker allot of time I mark with a "Yes" or I use a toy and play. I think till you actually get out and start trying to train your dog and stop poo pooing this idea you will not see results.
Wonderful that you've made this available free of charge. I refer people to these clips all the time. Thanks!
I love Sherri and Virginia! I have all of the Bow Wow videos, and they are awsome.
Thanks so much to Sherri, Virginia and Karen Pryor for all you have done for dogs - especially shelter dogs. I adore clicker training but I want to say to those new to positive reinforcement training that you do not have to use a clicker! I do, but it takes some skill. If you want you can just say "yes" and deliver the treat. Some people find this easier (and helps keep their frustration level down). I mean, we want pos. reinforcement for people too and nothing better than quick success!!
lilcarlitos5 and urstruly83: The clicker helps you teach the dog what behavior to do. Once the behavior is established, you THEN put it on cue (teach the dog the command that goes with it). Once the whole concept (command/cue -> behavior -> reward) is strong, you can reduce the value of the rewards (going from food or toys to praise) and drop the clicker. You dont need to use the clicker to tell the dog what to do so he will do it even if you havent had a clicker in use for years.
Exactly, see, this uses the principle of conditioned reinforcement. You can use a click, a whistle, a "YES" or just a "good boy".
You can. They are used for people with learning difficulties.
excelent I was using this same method with my dogs
the results are greats
So if u dont have the clicker he wont do the command?
hahaha i use snapple bottle caps,
they work well to and they come with the drink (:
i'm working it with horses though.
His name is Goliath and he is a large min pin! Very cute!
You may have counted correctly and if your dog is predisposed to weight gain you may have to plan how much you feed. Compared to how much you use to clicker train with. I train with my dog everyday Rally-O, Flyball, Obedience, Agility, Frisbee and tricks I don't always use just my clicker allot of time I mark with a "Yes" or I use a toy and play.
I think till you actually get out and start trying to train your dog and stop poo pooing this idea you will not see results.
She is clicking the intention the dog has to start to sit - watch again.
sounds like your dog is not very food oriented. You might need to use something really yummy, like hot dogs.