[nagdu] clicker training

[The Pawpower Pack]

I have noticed in my past dogs who were traditionally trained, a  
tendency to become stressed or worried when I give a correction after  
say running me into an object.  I correct, and we rework and the dog  
is most likely trying to figure out how she can avoid another  
correction.
With my clicker trained dogs, they view a reset as another  
opportunity.  It is a chance to try a different behavior to see if  
they can make the clicker click and get a reward.  They are thinking,  
and want to have that reward whether it be food or a toy or whatever.

The difference is amazing.
I eventually stop using the clicker so intensely once I think the  
behaviors are fluent, however I do occasionally give a click and treat  
at random just to keep it interesting.  I also use it more when we're  
in a high stress environment like a blindness convention.

Rox and the Herbal HenchHounds
Bristol (retired), Mill'E SD. and Laveau Guide Dog, CGC.
"It has always been the prerogative of children and half-wits to point  
out that the emperor has no clothes. But the half-wit remains a half- 
wit, and the emperor remains an emperor."-- Neil Gaiman
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