What is Clicker Training?
What Are the Pros and Cons of Clicker Training?
PROS |
CONS |
Good bonding time for you and your dog | Not all dogs respond well to the click |
Can eliminate confusion from voice commands | Inconsistent/Incomplete training can return poor results |
It’s easy for the dog to understand the rewarded behavior | Can be conditioned to only respond to the click |
Training larger dogs can be much faster | Isn’t helpful for correcting bad behavior |
Easy for the dog to hear the click sound in many different environments | Isn’t a replacement for treats or positive reinforcement |
Multiple people can train the dog with little to no confusion because the dog is responding to the click and not necessarily the human’s voice commands |
Where Should You Begin?
Final Notes
- When teaching a command, do not repeat the command multiple times if the dog does not respond after the first try. This can inadvertently teach the dog that they allowed to not listen to you until the third or fourth command and they can still receive praise or reward. Instead, “reset” by turning your back to the dog for a few seconds and not interacting with them in any way. Then turn back and say the command again. If the dog struggles to respond to your command, you may need to start smaller or go back a step in the learning process to make sure the dog knows what behavior is expected with that particular command.
- Have fun! This form of training is a great way to keep your pup mentally engaged and stimulated, and it encourages team work from you both.
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