Clicker Training
Clicker Training What is clicker Training? Clicker Training/ A Reward Marker is a sound that marks the exact moment in time that your dog is doing a correct behavior. A reward marker can be a clicker or verbal “Yes” or “Good”. Your dog will learn that when they hear this sound or word they will be reinforced by a treat. Behaviors that are reinforced will increase in frequency. Example, as soon as your dog stops barking, click and treat (CT). Your dog will soon learn being quiet gets goodies! Why clicker training? The sound of the click is different from any other noise your dog encounters. It is quick and concise. Much faster than your voice. Dogs are very timely animals. It is important that you catch them the moment they are doing something right. It is positive. It gives your dog a choice. It forms a strong bond between