Click And Treat Is For The Dogs

Excerpt : Becoming the first major improvement in dog training since choke chains and spiked collars, click and treat has quickly revolutionized itself in becoming a big hit on the training circuit. Currently,


Becoming the first major improvement in dog training since choke chains and spiked collars, click and treat has quickly revolutionized itself in becoming a big hit on the training circuit. Currently, there are over 10,000 trainers who are using this method regularly.

Used in the beginning to train marine mammals, click and treat breaks down the process into two separate steps, information and motivation. While other trainers still emphasize on these two steps, they try to teach them all at once, which can confuse the animal and prolong results.

Most trainers will verbally praise a dog for good behavior, while

Buy this Art Print at AllPosters.com

Species Listing Type Dog Horse Sale Stud Alpaca Llama Also see : Handling Dogs Who Eat Their Own Feces I have a cousin named Leonard who was in the Army during Vietnam. He and his fellow soldiers would often be in the jungle for several days at a...read more Shih Tzu/Dogs/Useful Over The Counter Medications Some over-the-counter medications can be used for emergencies in select situations. Always ask your vet before giving any over-the-counter...read more

First things first, in order to try click and

Buy this Matted Print at AllPosters.com

Also see : Lyme Disease In Dogs Is A Serious Matter Lyme disease is caused by an organism known as a spirochete, which is a coiled rod-shaped bacterium and named Borrelia burgdorferi. It is passed to...read more No Dogs or Cats Allowed! The lease says specifically that no dogs or cats are allowed in your apartment... but the animal kingdom has lots of choices, including one which...read more

Another way to look at click and treat training is viewing it as a secondary reinforcement, while food, water, physical affection and play (things the dog wants) become primary reinforcement. When you take a dog for a walk, the leash works as a secondary reinforcement. It is obvious to the dog that the leash is not taking him for a walk; the owner is, however, it triggers a reaction in the dog, telling him that the leash will let him know where he will

Buy this Art Print at AllPosters.com

Also see : Dogs and Water The sight of a dog frockling in water is a familiar one especially when on holiday. Most dogs love water and some make a beeline for every muddy...read more Dogs Differences Between Breeds The Naming Game If "fashionistas" are obsessed with brand names, some dog lovers are hooked on dog breeds. This is because purebred dogs...read more

A couple advantages of the click and treat method include, 1) faster response than verbal praise. The clicker can identify the exact behavior at the time it happens, 2) it takes the place of treats. While motivating

Buy this Art Print at AllPosters.com

A good method to use when getting started with click and treat is to stand in front of the animal. Click the clicker and give a treat. Continue doing this for 20-30 minutes, or until the dog becomes startled by the sound of the click. This will familiarize him to the clicking sound, while teaching him that every time he hears it, he has done

Buy this Art Print at AllPosters.com

Click and treat has proven to be a simple, yet consistent training method with quick results. So for the trainers out there who are looking for a new and innovative way to motivate and praise their animals, get out there, buy a clicker and…..click!
About the Author

Kirsten Hawkins is a dog lover and animal expert from Nashville, TN. Visit http://www.doghealth411.com/ for more information on dog health, the care of dogs, and dog travel.

More Dogs Articles

Buy this Art Print at AllPosters.com

For Dog Lovers Like You and Me | sitemap
copyright www.bestdognews.com 2006