Shock collar trainer tells client she is using a "clicker."
Dog Training
Reward Success, Reward the Brain, Learn Faster
By Aaron B. Clayton on 08/17/2009MIT research: When success is reinforced, physical changes in neurons observed that enable fast learning. No such changes observed in non-rewarded behavior.
Juneau's Leap of Faith
By Michelle_Haug on 12/06/2008Juneau makes another overnight jump from terrified to no big deal, showing the power of the clicker and the target stick to break down fear barriers.
Juneau's confidence breakthrough!
By Michelle_Haug on 10/13/2008Juneau, the unexcitable Malamute, has a confidence breakthrough. I don't know why, but I'll take it!
Juneau, the amazingly, frustratingly calm Malamute.
By Michelle_Haug on 09/16/2008Ideas and posts abound for dogs that need to learn to calm down and exhibit self-control. But what do you do if your dog needs to learn to loosen up and have some fun? Somebody help me, please!
