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Clicker Training - Getting Started

Clicker Training - Getting Started

Clicker training is a type of reward-based (a.k.a. "positive reinforcement") training. It derives its name from the fact that a hand-held, plastic device called a "clicker" is used to communicate with an animal during training.

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Author(s): Cindy Ludwig, Canine Connection LLC

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Part 2: Teach Your Dog a Simple Behavior Using Clicker Training

Part 2: Teach Your Dog a Simple Behavior Using Clicker Training

In clicker training, we aim for a "high reinforcement rate," reinforcement rate referring to the number of rewards received over a given time interval. A high reinforcement rate facilitates learning and keeps your dog actively engaged in training.

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Author(s): Cindy Ludwig, Canine Connection LLC

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Clicker Training. What is it?

Clicker Training. What is it?

This article will describe the defining characteristics of clicker training, how clicker training differs from other types of training, the uses of clicker training, and the advantages of clicker training over other types of training.

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Author(s): Cindy Ludwig, Canine Connection LLC

Positive Reinforcement Training. What is it?

Positive Reinforcement Training. What is it?

In 1982 veterinarian, Dr. Ian Dunbar changed the way we train puppies by introducing his Sirius puppy program, an off leash group class for young puppies emphasizing early socialization and positive reinforcement training.

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Author(s): Cindy Ludwig, Canine Connection LLC

How to Teach a Dog to Sit Using Clicker Training - Part 1

How to Teach a Dog to Sit Using Clicker Training - Part 1

To teach a dog to sit using clicker training a positive reinforcement trainer can do one of two things, capture the behavior or use luring. Either way each click is followed with a food reward to reinforce the behavior.

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Author(s): Cindy Ludwig, Canine Connection LLC

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