With clicker training, it's easy and enjoyable to teach your dog the skills he needs for your life together. This page covers many of the behaviors you may want to include in your basic repertoire. If you're new to clicker training, you'll benefit from browsing the information in our fundamentals section before getting started. Don't forget, we have a wide range of products that provide training support. We also have helpful training videos online. Have fun!
Dogs
Why Train Your Dog?
By Joan Orr on 10/01/2006Regardless of a dog's breed, size, or age, he can benefit from good leadership, household rules, exercise, and training. Whether your training goal is to have a high-scoring obedience competitor or a dog that is a well-mannered family member, the fundamental ingredient for success is the same. The bond between you and the dog will pave the way to training success.
Managing the behaviors you don't want
With clicker training, you can handle undesirable behaviors in various ways—without using punishment. One way is to train an incompatible behavior: train the dog who likes to jump on strangers to sit nicely instead, for example. It's important to recognize that some behaviors you may not like are quite natural animal behaviors, and are best dealt with through household management. (The easiest way to keep your dog from chewing shoes, for example, is to avoid leaving shoes around your dog.) Remember: reward the behaviors you like, and find creative solutions to the behaviors you don't. Your dog wants to please you—and it's all about communication. That's where the clicker comes in.
Training Your Dog to Sit
By Melissa Alexander on 09/01/2006Q: I'm trying to teach my dog to sit, but she's not really getting it quite right. What should I be doing?
Learning Opportunity of a Lifetime for Animal Enthusiasts
By KPCT on 09/01/2006Waltham, MA, September 5, 2006—ClickerExpo announces the 2007 season of its highly popular conference series for animal trainers at every level, from new dog owners to professional zookeepers. If you've ever wanted to know how trainers bond with orca whales, teach sea lions to play soccer, or train a dog to lie down quietly outside the local coffee shop while they sip a cup of java inside, then ClickerExpo is for you.
