What is Clicker Training? It is training using almost entirely
positive reinforcement - teaching your dog to learn... using no
physical compulsion or corrections whatsoever. Instead of
yanking dogs around, shoving them into place, giving some
praise, and hoping the dog will make the connection, dogs are
taught using the scientific methods of classical & operant
conditioning. Clicker training works for every dog, from bold to
timid, from tiny to giant. This is the type of training used for
most (all?) animals trained for movie & TV work, too. The
clicker itself is simply a little toy-like device that is used
in the initial stages of training any behavior. It provides
clear & precise communication between owner & dog and allows you
both to concentrate on & enjoy the task at hand. You click at
the exact moment the dog is performing whatever it is you want,
and since you always follow that click with a tasty treat, the
dog will learn to love the sound, and the work to make that
sound happen! As part of the traini