debo 1 Posted June 18, 2009 Report Share Posted June 18, 2009 I started training with a clicker today and it's fantastic!!! I've been using it when I take Oliver out to pee and poop and it's amazing how well it worked. He is so excited to go it's cut the waiting to a fraction of the time. I should have been using this since the first day I brought him home!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MaryBebo 3 Posted June 18, 2009 Report Share Posted June 18, 2009 How does it work? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cackle 144 Posted June 18, 2009 Report Share Posted June 18, 2009 Yeah more information, do you think it would make Mits and Molly stop barking at people at the front door?????? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LondonGirl 3 Posted June 18, 2009 Report Share Posted June 18, 2009 I think clicker training is great for the early days. As they get older full-on training (usually in a class with other dogs) is probably the way to go. But clickers are wonderful for stopping unwanted behaviour at any age. Lots about clickers here: http://www.clickertraining.com/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
debo 1 Posted June 18, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2009 Lorraine, thanks for posting the link - it explains it better than I ever could. Click on the 15 tips... and it will explain it all in great detail. I had read a lot about it and had even bought a clicker, but for some reason didn't begin using it until yesterday. I couldn't believe how quickly and enthusiastically Oliver caught on. You're supposed to 'load' the clicker before using it to teach/reinforce behavior by clicking and treating immediately a dozen times or so. He learned very quickly that the sound brought something good. He gets very excited every time he sees it. I can't say it would work for everyone, but considering how cheap it was - less than $2, I say it's worth a shot. Most of our trips outside are now: go out, pee/poop, click, treat, come in or play. No more endless waiting! :hysterical: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
luvinpreciousntoby 0 Posted June 19, 2009 Report Share Posted June 19, 2009 i found the clicker to be .. too much in my hands.. lol.. leash.. clicker.. treat.. oh my! but I use the word "GOOD" as the same thing,, said in a certain high pitched voice.. whenever I'm training,, and they do it.. I said "Good" and treat.. just keeps my hands so I'm not fumbling..lol.. That's great he's doing so well.. youmust be more coordinated than I..LOL Quote Link to post Share on other sites
debo 1 Posted June 19, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2009 I doubt it!! I'm known for my lack of coordination I wear it around my wrist and it dangles down into my hand. I've been teaching 'wait' at the door on leash and I have the leash around my wrist as well. I do fumble around some though. I bet using the word 'good' in a special voice is just as good a marker as a clicker. As a teacher of 10 and 11 year olds, I always say use whatever works to get the job done where teaching and learning are concerned! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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