There are SO many reasons to train using positive reinforcements for training. The clicker is a tool that helps get the precise behavior you are looking for.
Here are 6 benefits of clicker training:
1)Accelerates learning- clicker trained animals learn more quickly (one the animal understands the clicker system) than the more traditional way of learning (using punishment).
2)Strengthens the human-animal bond- the relationship that if formed on positive reinforcement is a very deep bond and it is accomplished very quickly.
3)Encourages creativity and initiative- dogs who are trained with clicker training are more creative in what behaviors they offer, making it SUPER easy to capture behaviors you are looking for.
4)Very forgiving of human mistakes- we all make mistakes when we train, people will click at the wrong time or miss the time to click, the worst thing that happens is the dog either misses a reward or they get a free treat! You can NOT harm your dog with this training.
5) Makes for enthusiastic learners and excited trainers- learning is FUN for both trainer and learner with clicker training.
6) The behaviors will be remembered for a LONG time with this training. When you clicker train a behavior, you build a long history of rewards with that behavior and the dog, they will hold on to those behaviors longer than the ones used with punishment.
* If you have any questions regarding clickers and clicker training, please call or email Ashley at: 661-750-7961 or ashley@delightful-dogs.com