[nagdu] clicker training

Lora blindhistory at gmail.com
Tue Aug 30 19:08:22 UTC 2011


I am waiting to treat after clicking. I am giving him Royal Canine
treats. It is a little difficult to treat and click when going into a
building but it's better than having a hurt dog from getting hit by
the door. He's picking it up pretty well.

On 8/30/11, Cindy Ray <cindyray at gmail.com> wrote:
> 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
>>
>>
>>
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>> Subject: [nagdu] clicker training
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>> 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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