How to clicker train your dog?

Add a verbal cue. Adding a verbal cue is helpful regardless of which method of clicker training you have been using to train your dog. You will say the cue first and then wait for your dog to do the desired behavior. As soon as he does the behavior, click and reward him with a treat. read more

To start clicker training your dog, use your clicker and a treat every time you catch your dog doing something good to associate the noise with positive behaviors. For example, if your dog lies down quietly, click immediately and give a treat. You can also use the clicker to reinforce verbal cues. read more

How to Train Your Dog with a Clicker. And now to your clicker tips. 1. Always Follow a Click with a Treat. Always. Always immediately follow a click with a treat. Even if you clicked accidentally. Even if you clicked a behavior you would really rather not strengthen. Remember, the click in itself means nothing to your dog--she could care less about it. read more

Press the clicker and immediately give your dog a treat. Repeat 5-10 times. You can test your success by clicking when your dog is not paying attention to you. If your dog responds to the click by suddenly looking at you, then looking for a treat, you are ready to move on. Next, begin teaching your dog basic commands. read more