This article is shared for historical reference and enjoyment. While it reflects the best practices at the time of publication (03/01/2005), standards and recommendations may have evolved. This article was first published in Clean Run magazine; reprinted with permission. Cues as reinforcers Here’s something people often don’t get, and not just in agility training: cues—the signals you give your dog to …
When we first start out clicker training, we tend to get very excited about the fact that we can teach the dog a new behavior in just a few clicks. Suddenly, we have a dog that sits, does a belly flop down, a spin, a paw wave, and six other things—but all at once. You’re hoping for a sit/stay, and the dog is …
Clicker training is a terrific, science-based way to communicate with your pet. You can clicker train any kind of animal, of any age. Puppies love it. Old dogs learn new tricks. You can clicker-train cats, birds, and other pets as well. Here are some simple tips to get you started. 1. Push and release the springy end of the clicker, …
Below are The Ten Laws of Shaping, as included in Don’t Shoot the Dog by Karen Pryor. Since it was first published, we have learned more about the science behind clicker training, and the “laws” have evolved. You can read more in the article The 10 Laws of Shaping Revisited by Lori Chamberland, KPA CTP.
