.Clicker training is the compulsory part of training pets, especially dogs. In this vdeo, we will introduce this unique trick to you people by explaining what clicker training is, what is meant by a clicker, how this click helps in training dogs, and finally, some tips and tricks of using this approach.


What is Clicker Training?
It is not that much different from the simple positive reinforcement method; in fact, it is just an addition to that, with the added benefit of the clicker. You are pretty well aware of the fact that dogs repeat the ways that lead them to get what they desire. This is the reason that rewarding dog is a pivotal factor in shaping their behaviors. Clicker training utilizes this rewardloving behavior of the dog by associating them with a small handheld device, a noisemaker, or a bell, for instance.

What does clicker actually mean?

Click is used to mark a moment. It clearly conveys to your dog what you are rewarding. The important thing is to click at the right time, the time at which the dog did what you desired. Clicking at the right time will eventually let your dog know what you liked in a precise manner rather than guessing it. For instance, if you are rewarding your dog for “standing up,” you should press the click when the dog’s butts are about to leave the ground.


How does Clicker training help?


Recent research indicates that dogs that are trained using the Clicker system are more intended to learn new things. Induction of Click has a surprising impact on the enhancement of their learning abilities. Marking and Rewarding becomes a simply understandable game for the dogs, and they start loving playing this game. When you as a dog owner are looking for moments to click, it will simply make the overall environment positive for learning, instead of looking for the dog’s mistake and yelling upon him.

How to do it?

Before using a clicker or a marker, you must introduce that marker to your dog. Unless the dog gets that sound or act as a marker, you cannot associate that marker with a reward or act. A stepbystep training approach is usually preferred, which is typically known as “loading the clicker”.

1Associate your clicker with rewards:

Clicker training is not to replace the treats but to synchronize them with markers to get the best out of them. As the click indicates that reward will be earned on what the dog has done, so click should be immediately coupled with reward to make this association of marker and reward strong.

2Calm environment:

As you need to make your marker distinct, start this training in some silent place. It will enable your dog to remember that marker clearly. I prefer to practice this training when the dog is hungry as he will learn more in this situation.

3Load your clicker:

This is the first key step in clickers training. Take your puppy out for some play and practice clicking and treating a number of times. This will associate that particular act with your clicker. Once this link establishes, you can start your training.

4Set up a command:

Direct your dog to perfume a specific act which you want him to do by saying a proper command. For example, stand in front of your dog (who is sitting, let us say) with the treat in your hand to make him stand, or you can drop the treat on the floor for a liedown command.

5Clicking at the right time:

It is pivotal in this type of training to click the marker at the right time. It should be highly precise. Click the clicker as your dog performs that act.

6Give reward:

Give the treat immediately after clicking to make the dog learn that the click will be followed by the reward. This action can be delayed a bit in upcoming training sessions, but not in starting.

7Practice:

Repeat the steps as mentioned above in a number of training sessions over the
same command.

8Replace clicker with the verbal phrase:

Once your dog starts performing the action constantly upon clicking, you can replace it with some verbal expression or visual expression. Be careful in this transition; do not use your clicker alone without the treat. Otherwise, the association between clicker and treat will be lost. After several training sessions, your dog will learn that new behavior. So, you will not need the clicker anymore.