You can get so much information from taking a class.
You learn the right timing using a clicker, when to give the treat, different behaviors your dog needs to know to help you have a better relationship with him.
Please call Delightful Dogs if you are interested in taking a class.
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
Run with your dog, bike with your dog (use safety and you’ll need to teach this), plan a play date with a friends (dog-friendly) dog. Exercise is a great way for your dog to burn some energy!
Inside exercise: Fetch, Tug, and recall game
Recall game-
You’ll need:
2 Clicker and Treats
2 people
Stand a few feet away from each other and one of you call your dogs name, when the dog comes click and treat (C/T). Now the other person calls your dog and click and treat. Now once your dog gets the idea of the game, move further away… you can eventually hide and see if your dog can find you.
At Delightful Dogs we use positive reinforcement using a clicker and highly valued (by the dog) treat or reinforcer. I recommend teaching/training your dog with a clicker (for deaf dogs- a penlight works good). Clicker training is a system of teaching that uses positive reinforcement in combination with an event marker. Benefits to training this way includes: Training is enjoyable by both dog and owner, the dog will remember the behavior for long term, accelerates learning, fearful dogs will overcome their fears, strengthens human and animal bond, encourages creativity and initiative. If you have any questions about clicker training or how to get started, we would love to help you out!
