This clicker training how-to video is an excerpt of Virginia Broitman’s Take a Bow Wow video. It’s a free demo of clicker training basics, and how you can use clicker training to teach your dog anything! Another great video of hers is the How of Bow Wow.
Getting a new dog or puppy for your kids? Here are ten useful tips to make things work out between your dog and your kids!
In addition to this list, getting a good book on dogs and kids is a great idea. Involve your kids in the training process, in a positive way. Expect some bumps and turns along the way, but if you ever don’t feel safe, please hire a professional to integrate your dogs and kids.
I just saw a great dog training video, from one of our contributing dog trainers, showing how effective clicker training can be. The video is of a dog that’s reliable even with other dogs for distractions at at the dog park. Check out the clicker dog training video here. Or view this post for more videos.
The clicker makes a distinctive sound when you press on it. It tells your dog “Yes, that is what I want you to do,” and it promises her a reward for a job well done. The clicker acts like the shutter of a camera, marking the exact moment she has done what you like. If you don’t like using gadgets, or can’t use a clicker for some other reason, you can use a marker word, like “YES” to tell the dog when it’s done something you like. Click here for more info on clicker training.
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