INTRODUCTION TO CLICKER TRAINING (Introduction to Clicker Training A)

This class is a beginners class designed to instruct you how to teach your dog basic management behaviors such as: ATTENTION, SIT, DOWN, STAY, COME, WALK NICELY ON LEASH, and SOCIALIZATION SKILLS (with both people and dogs). The method taught, called "clicker training," is a positive and fun method of training that produces excellent results. WHAT IS CLICKER TRAINING: Clicker Training is a fun and exciting way of communicating with and training your dog. This type of training has been successfully used for years with marine mammals, research animals and with animals used for TV sitcoms, commercials and movies. This positive, science based method of training has only recently taken the dog world by storm. Clicker Training is based on the behavioral theory called "Operant Conditioning". Positive reinforcement is used to strengthen desired behaviors. Simply put, clicker training uses a distinct marker signal-a metal and plastic clicker-to mark a desired behavior. The clicker sound or marker says to the dog, " YES!, that is exactly what I wanted you to do and now you will recieve a worthwhile reward. The reward motivates the dog to repeat the performance and the clicker gives the dog the information about what action the dog did that actually won the reward. Animals learn best when their own capabilities are encouraged and directed into behaviors that help them live well with humans. Clicker Trainers set their dogs up to succeed then reward them for their successes. Clicker Training is fun and easy to learn for you and your dog. It is a powerful animal training tool. Best of all the dogs love it! They have a clear understanding of what they are doing right, and they get a chance to earn rewards like food treats, favorite toys, attention and praise through their own actions. With Clicker Training you don't need choke chains or pinch collars. You and your dog work together as a team. Clicker Training allows you and your dog to clearly and positively communicate with each other. Class size is limited to 10 students.