[nagdu] clicker training

[Cindy Ray]

Wouldn't that be kind of hard if you are going into an establishment?


On Aug 30, 2011, at 9:15 AM, Sherry Gomes wrote:

> Some dogs don't seem to respond as well to clicker as others.  My current
> guide almost shut down in that part of our training, even though she was
> fully clicker wise.  I don't bother to use it at all.  Some dogs respond
> very well to play rather than clicker or even food.  Have you thought of
> bringing one of his favorite toys and playing a little with him as a reward?
> 
> Sherry
> 
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf
> Of Lora
> Sent: Tuesday, August 30, 2011 8:00 AM
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> Subject: [nagdu] clicker training
> 
> Hello
> My dog's foot got caught in a door about three weeks ago. I was
> heeling him like I thought my school wanted. I later found out I was
> doing it slightly wrong. I am now wanting my dog to go to my right
> side for right handled doors. I have been teaching this to him. He
> understands the concept but unless I have treats he will not complete
> the task. I have been clicking and treating for about two to three
> weeks now. How long do people click and treat with their dogs? Any
> suggestions would be appreciated. Thank you.
> -- 
> Lora
> 
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