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With the unique sound of a handheld clicker, there\u2019s no […]","datePublished":"2018-09-26","dateModified":"2024-11-27","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/wpahcle.com\/pet-resources\/author\/ceastwayadvance360-com\/#Person","name":"chris","url":"https:\/\/wpahcle.com\/pet-resources\/author\/ceastwayadvance360-com\/","identifier":3,"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/007b7979610c70c3cd4b24ed960fb78ff62c0b68401d393e79cb483d56812050?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/007b7979610c70c3cd4b24ed960fb78ff62c0b68401d393e79cb483d56812050?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"West Park Animal Hospital","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/wpahcle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/westhospitallogo.png","url":"https:\/\/wpahcle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/westhospitallogo.png","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/wpahcle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/iStock-1033087792-1.jpg","url":"https:\/\/wpahcle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/iStock-1033087792-1.jpg","height":533,"width":800},"url":"https:\/\/wpahcle.com\/pet-resources\/blog\/can-clicker-training-change-your-dogs-life\/","about":["Blog","Dog Health"],"wordCount":523,"articleBody":"Dogs usually know when they\u2019ve done something wrong, but wouldn\u2019t it be nice if we could convey to them exactly when they\u2019ve done something right? With clicker training, your dog has a chance to learn the right ways to do things because you tell them. With the unique sound of a handheld clicker, there\u2019s no second-guessing. Instead, you train your dog to remember the positive actions or behaviors that please you. Let\u2019s get clickin\u2019!Reinforce the GoodWe all love rewards. Dogs are no exception. They aim to please (most of the time), but sometimes they get confused regarding what\u2019s good and what\u2019s bad. With a healthy dose of patience, a lot of consistent training, and of course, healthy rewards, your dog can be well on their way to A+ behavior.Focus on the PositiveMarine mammal trainers use whistles because they can be heard distinctly even under water, but clickers for dogs accomplishes the same goal. Behavioral science has proven that rewards are the key to positive changes because the subject believes that rewards will continue so long as the good behavior does.Not the OppositeNegative reinforcement backfires in a way that positive reinforcement doesn\u2019t. Clicker training allows for direct communication between you and your dog that is impossible with punishment, scolding, or withholding. When your dog earns a treat after something that you like, and you click at the same time, they associate the sound with the treat. In other words, your dog now understands the best ways to earn future rewards.Other Helpful TricksIt can also be helpful to say \u201cyes\u201d or \u201cgood\u201d when your dog does something right, but overly praising them during clicker training can send the right message. The following tips will help you get started:To get your dog accustomed to the sound of the clicker, line up several treats on the counter. Sound the clicker, offer the treat. Repeat. Start with a simple command, like \u201csit\u201d. Click and give a treat as soon as they do it. Over time, increase the difficulty of the commands and communicate to your dog what your expectations are.Only click and reward when they perform the trick or skill. Once they\u2019ve mastered certain aspects of training you can reduce or eliminate the use of treats during training. Some owners\/trainers continue to use the clicker when necessary, but once dogs understand what you\u2019re looking for, you can have them under voice command. Branching OutAfter awhile, you may see the widespread benefits of clicker training in your dog\u2019s day to day life. Many owners are thrilled and excited by the dog\u2019s new abilities out in public. If sliding doors, crowds, traffic noises, and bright lights used create aversions in your dog, try taking your clicker with you. Clicker Training Works!If you have additional questions or concerns about clicker training your dog, the team at West Park Animal Hospital is \u00a0always here for you! The post Can Clicker Training Change Your Dog\u2019s Life? Quite Simply, Yes. appeared first on West Park Animal Hospital Blog."},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Pet Resources","item":"https:\/\/wpahcle.com\/pet-resources\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Blog","item":"https:\/\/wpahcle.com\/pet-resources\/\/blog\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":3,"name":"Can Clicker Training Change Your Dog\u2019s Life? Quite Simply, Yes.","item":"https:\/\/wpahcle.com\/pet-resources\/blog\/can-clicker-training-change-your-dogs-life\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]