A clicker is a tool used to train your dog a new behavior. Itself sound is distinct, and takes on meaning only after the sound has been paired with food. The process is to click, then reach for the treat out of your pouch, and then reward, then repeat. Do this many times in a row so the dog understands that the click is always a precursor to a treat. The food shouldn’t be in your hand during the process because its distracting. One rule: if you click you must give a treat (even if you messed up your timing) or else the clicker will lose it’s effectiveness. The clicker does not replace the need for a primary reinforcer. That being said, you can use any reinforcer that the dog loves with the clicker - even toys and play! Once this is understood, you can use it for training. Example: I teach all basic commands via “capturing” the behavior. Your dog or puppy will sit, lie down, walk beside you, come to you, stand, etc a zillion times a day. Pick a behavior you want to teach, such as down. Watch your dog with the clicker and treats ready. As soon as your dogs elbows and chest hit the floor - click and the treat. Now wait for the dog to decide to do it again. It’s essential that you observe but say nothing. If the dog gets it wrong, there’s no click, so he’ll try again to make the click happen. If there is a click, he’ll try to perform the same behavior to cause the “good” consequence to reoccur. Keep sessions short (2 minutes at a time). Once your dog sees you’re ready to treat and starts offering the behavior reliably, it’s time to attach a name to the behavior. Watch your dog, when you know he’s about to slide into the down position, say the name of the cue, then click when his elbows and chest hit the floor. Repeat this. Eventually, you can test him to see if he understands: Say “down” and if he does the correct behavior, praise and reward. You can now stop using the clicker because he has effectively learned what the action is and the word associated with it. I don’t phase out food until much later, after the dog has generalized the cue in various situations (add distance, duration, and distractions).
Thank you so much! This really helped me! But I have a question, why can’t I just give a treat to my dog when he does what he’s supposed to. Why do I have to have a clicker? My dog already knows that the treat means good job
@@yunawolf42 Hi! Any reward you give to your dog has to be in their mouth within a few seconds of accomplishing the behavior. The mechanics of successfully doing this would be difficult. A marker (whether it's saying "yes", a click, a flash of a penlight, or a thumbs up) signals the dog has performed the correct behavior and is a promise the treat is coming. This buys time incase you're fumbling in your treat pouch. Additionally, many dogs get fixated on the hand with the treats while you're training. If you don't use a marker word, the minute you reach to get a treat, the dog is distracted from focusing on what his or her body is doing at the moment. A marker enables you to bring all attention to what the dog is doing when the marker is perceived and THEN your hand goes to retrieve treats. Hope this helps!
@@michelleborchardt199 OMG THANK YOU SO MUCH THIS REALLY HELPED ME! Now I understand why it really helps to have a clicker (or something else) thank you soooo much for your time!
A good short, and easy to understand video. I also liket the lack of pushing products and that helpet me stay on track and not get distracted. Great video!
My wife and I use the clicker for No, when she was going through her throat and thyroid cancer treatment. And continue on with it because she has lost her voice, great tool!
Oh I'm glad I found this! I lost my 10yr old Great Pyrenees to cancer a few months ago. He was super easy to train. I am getting a new puppy in a couple days. This time I'm getting a German Shepherd! I have bought tons of things for the newbie and there was a clicker in a toy bag! So I'm gonna give it a try. I know how smart German Shepherds are so I plan on doing extra training with him. I had no idea what a clicker was! Your video is a great start! I'm checking out what you have on your channel the ks!
thank you for the demonstration... i have a 1-1/2 year old dog... he already know the basic but trying to teach him more motivated word with the clicker
Great, now my wife is clicker training me with beer and tacos for taking out the trash and vacuuming the floor. Can’t wait to get home to do the dishes so she will kick down with the tacos n beer.😂 Thank you for a great video! I gotta go, she is clicking me about something….. but I get tacos😊
Hey there, Just got myself a Black Labrador Puppy (UK) and Ordered a clicker, discovered your channel, thanks for the help! cant wait to try this tomorrow.
As much as I wish I had sent my dog to Brandon for training before bringing him home ua-cam.com/users/postUgkx1_veP7CApJK_GWy_TczaMciuG64PqJeU I am so grateful for this down-to-earth, practical guide. His training techniques and tips really work. Thank you as well for dedicating your life's work to rescue dogs, and to rescuing those of us who want the very best for our 4-legged family members.
Oh my goodness! I was just training my dog ODIN! With a clicker ( browsing videos to find good advice) and he’s a black huntaway x Labrador 😂 thought was going crazy hearing his name ! 😂😂
Will this work for a three-four month old Chihuahua? I want to try this! Mine were always obedient but this one is SO young and he has a ten year old brother (Shorkie) and a two year old brother (Chihuahua) to adjust with.
Freja thought my clicker would be a toy. She tried to jump and get the clicker. I thought I was too late in starting my clicker training with Freja! She is 17 months old golden retriever. Freja is very food motivated.😂
The most helpful dog training sessions are not long. Dogs need short frequent training sessions. I usually do 2 10-minute sessions a day. After 6 or 7 sessions your dog will begin associating the clicker with all things awesome and your training will take off
For the breathe and my family has I believe that what we were told was that he is a Jack Russell and lab mix is there a certain amount of treat I should be stopping when training meaning if I trained him for about 20-30 minutes or so or maybe 15 minutes on any given day and then I reward I just had recently got the clicker
I’m struggling to get my pup to walk on a lead , the clicker works great at home but soon as we go walking she freezes up and ignores the clicker completely
Try working at home with distractions before you leave the house. Once your dog has that down then move to outside. Also try to use a place he wouldn't care for or be to interested in to start off a training session. And remember to end all sessions with some praise and play time.
Both could work. But I am looking to associate the treat with the clicker and not my hand. So, if you are going to use the hand, make sure you are also placing treats on the ground or in a bowl. And then mixing it up to make sure the association is strong
Thank you for this information, it's very useful. I just adopted a 7 year old lab mix and I've tried the clicker method, but he doesn't seem very interested in the treats, he only seems to care about being petted. I've tried different kinds of treats, sometimes he loves them but sometimes he completely ignores them. How do you get his attention if he isn't interested in treats?
Affection is a great “treat” for your dog. If your dog feeds on affection, I would say ride that train all day long. You will find that your relationship will get stronger. One caution. Sometimes, dogs like yours are very sensitive to discipline. You will need a very soft response when he misbehaves.
It can depend on the treat.I had a dog that only liked fresh meat like cooked chicken.I actually cooked the chicken and then chopped it up in little bite sized pieces and put them in a baggie.Then you bet he was interested in training.I also made little baggies with hamburger in them.Same great response.It Totally works and healthy.You could do this with turkey or any other healthy meat.
I have a 3 year old Italian greyhound. His recall is excellent off the lead, but once my dog sees people sitting on the grass he runs to them automatically, thinking they have food all the time. Is the clicker a good technique to get rid of this behaviour?
I know your comment was a bit ago but this is also just to anyone else wondering about this kind of thing, the clicker seems to be a great option for correcting that behavior. Best thing to do is make sure he knows what you want him to do instead. Once he's already understanding the clicker, if you can have him around some people, reward him with clicker and treat for whenever he behaves calmly or walks by or whatever you'd rather have him do when people are nearby. Some people online explain it a little better than I do but yes the clicker is a great tool for that kind of thing, it allows you to reward him in that split second that is he calm
In addition to this comment, if your dog is misbehaving a lot or getting into a lot of mischief, especially the first 2 years of their life, they need lots of regular exercise. You'll find that just taking your dog to the park or for a walk EVERY day, that it corrects a lot of bad behaviors. So I would try that as well. If my dog doesn't get exercise she gets into everything. Just a little helpful hint of advice.
Maybe this is a stupid question- but isn't this sort of a double reinforcement? The clicker and the treat? Couldn't you give the command and then the treat? I've tried the clicker before with my dog but it always seemed like an extra step. I think I'm missing the point :/
The clicker is a marker, just like saying “yes” or “good”. We associate it with food to bridge the gap between marking the behavior and the ability of getting the treat to the dog. If you’re marking a behavior, you must do so within a few seconds of the desired behavior occurring, which would be hard if your teaching g a command by saying “sit” and the immediately shoving food in the dog’s mouth as he’s doing it, The clicker is a novel sound which isn’t one the dog will hear normally, so it’s more distinct than saying “good”, which you might say conversationally (and if not followed by a reinforcer, that marker word will lose some of it’s association with the reward). A reward is ALWAYS given with the click, because that’s what makes the even meaningful. Remember that whatever the reward is, the dog has to feel it’s worth the value of the work put into the behavior. Once the behavior is understood, and you’ve named it, AND the dog is reliably responding to it, you can stop using the clicker.
Good video, thanks. I have a 4 yr old Goldendoodle and a 4-mth old golden lab mix. We invested in some very expensive e-collar training for the Goldendoodle because of some really bad habits we neglected to correct when she was young. She is super smart and picked up quickly. For the puppy, who seems VERY trainable, I'd like to try the clicker method. First question: I thought the clicker might work well for teaching new commands to the doodle. There's no problem using both methods is there? It won't confuse her, will it? Second question: I need to put one dog away to focus the others attention. Right? They will need their own personal time with me for the training? Third question: How long and how often should the training sessions be? I'm confused on that part. Thanks so much Amy
I would train both dogs separate - at least in the beginning. There isn’t a problem doing both methods. Multiple short sessions is better than one long session.
I like to use it as a reinforcer for positive things. I have seen it used as a negative deterrent. Which ever you choose, you CANNOT do both. You will confuse your dog.
Charging the clicker is the process of helping the dog associate the clicking noise with the treat. Place the food in a bowl or on the ground and then click just as the dog picks up the food/treat. Then, as you give a command, you reward with a treat and a click at the same time.
Get a reliable remote collar that is exclusively, or has as one of several, vibrate mode. Hit vibrate transmitter button in the exact same way and time you would a clicker, and all else is identicalzz
The principle is the same. The difference is that my kids can pick up the clicker and start training my dogs without worrying about whether or not they say “YES” the same way I do. If you are the only one training, then a word is just as good.
Dog Focus Training im sorry but really? I mean I got me a malinois and its me my dad and mom training it and we honestly didnt have any problems at all. No means of bragging.
@@lancelottheknight7126 that is great. It is difficult for my kids to understand the idea that the tone means more than the actual word they say (I have a 5-year-old that likes to help). In those situations, a clicker is nice because it makes the same noise no matter who clicks it. In your case, it does not surprise me that you have been able to replace the clicker with a word or other noise. How do you like your Malinois? I have only been around a few, but they seem like amazing dogs.
@@lancelottheknight7126 I have a Shepinois. He's 8 months and I'm introducing a clicker bc he is being interviewed for commercial/movie work. I use German commands. Introducing a clicker isn't natural to me either but German commands are natural to Hollywood trainers either. It's basically like he said "Pavlov response". Click means treat. I've done without a clicker til now so I can understand where your coming from. How old is your Mali?
Try feeding your dog and then using the clicker from a distance. 10 or 15 feet will likely be enough. Then eventually you move closer and closer until the dog doesn’t mind the noise
Can this be used to help curb a behavior? Have 6 month old dog and overall well behaved. Comes when called 70% of time, sits 100%, stays 90%, paw 100%, lie down 100% and would love to further reinforce those. BUT... The behavior that really needs correction is that he constantly tries get food off our counters and tables. It's like having a toddler ha ha. He's getting tall enough to get paws on oven and turn it on 🔥 . Just looking for suggestions! Thanks
I know this is super late to reply, but maybe it'll help someone else? Just like how you can reward a behavior, you can also reward "lack of behavior". Think of a young kid who's still learning table manners, you can complement them on sitting nicely. You are rewarding "lack of kicking the chair." For animals, you can click and reward things like "not jumping on people" or "walking with a slack leash" or "staying calm during nail trims." So for your case, you would reward "staying off counter," which would transition to "ignoring counter." I would also suggest looking into things like puzzle feeders and slow-feed bowls. Something that exercises their brain, and putting that in a different room when food's going to be prepared. You're distracting them and rewarding them for being not in the kitchen, haha. But yes, you can absolutely use reinforcement on "lack of action" just like how you can reinforce an action.
What breed of dog is that ? Looks awfully similar to mine and he's An American bulldog for the most part, lil pit down the line somewhere but I'd say 75% American Bull. Anyways just curious because they look so much alike, beautiful dog you have there !
helpful but I don't agree using Kibble as training treats for all old dogs, my dog leaves her food all day in a bowl, if I want to get her attention it has to be a special tasty treat, Im sure they same with trying to her to react to a clicker.
Try rewarding on a more random schedule so she isn’t sure when the reward is coming and if she doesn’t get one this time, then it increases the hope that she will get it next time.
Overall good video, but didn’t like the part of putting the treats on the ground. That could teach them to eat scraps on the ground out in public. I will give from the pouch and hand.
This works with dogs that can't control their impulses?? :( My puppy is 9 months old and she cannot control barking and gettin' on people, she's not aggressive, in fact she just wants attention and love and that's why she barks... help :(
In teaching a dog the clicker is loaded, I feed from my hand. I avoid putting food on the ground or floor as I want my dog to associate treats as coming from my hand. I want my dog looking to me as treat dispenser, not something they find on the floor.
I’m ashamed to admit that I bought a clicker as a deterrent for unwanted behavior, it never occurred to me that the noise could be part of a rewards system
From what people have told me and even some of the comments, some people have used the clicker for a deterrent as well. What my mind is blown over, is for the ones who use the clicker as both. Def a mind hump.
@@DearGulley you cant use the clicker for more then 1 consequence (reward/punishment)...click=food=good OR click=bad=punishment...there must be a consequence paired to the clicker/yes/no.....sit, click, feed.....jumping, click, leash pressure....the click must mean a consequence is coming whether good or bad...does that make sense?? every time for a month. It marks a moment in time that the dog either was successful or failed...to help the dog learn/change/win and succeed.
Sometimes my dogs get frightened of certain noises because of an associated bad experience. Try feeding your dog or playing tug (something your dog loves) and then use the clicker 10 feet away from the dog. When the dog does not seem to mind the noise at 10 feet, come in to 8 feet, and then to 6 and so forth. The idea is to slowly get your dog used to the sound. Then you will be able to build a positive association later. Hope this helps
I never bribe my dogs a dog does everything for me out of sheer desire free of charge precisely because it pleases him/her to please me. Bribery makes me think of corruption and I don't want a corrupt dog. On the rebound, I also do everything to make my dog happy. I read the dog, the dog reads me.
A clicker is a tool used to train your dog a new behavior. Itself sound is distinct, and takes on meaning only after the sound has been paired with food. The process is to click, then reach for the treat out of your pouch, and then reward, then repeat. Do this many times in a row so the dog understands that the click is always a precursor to a treat. The food shouldn’t be in your hand during the process because its distracting. One rule: if you click you must give a treat (even if you messed up your timing) or else the clicker will lose it’s effectiveness. The clicker does not replace the need for a primary reinforcer. That being said, you can use any reinforcer that the dog loves with the clicker - even toys and play! Once this is understood, you can use it for training. Example: I teach all basic commands via “capturing” the behavior. Your dog or puppy will sit, lie down, walk beside you, come to you, stand, etc a zillion times a day. Pick a behavior you want to teach, such as down. Watch your dog with the clicker and treats ready. As soon as your dogs elbows and chest hit the floor - click and the treat. Now wait for the dog to decide to do it again. It’s essential that you observe but say nothing. If the dog gets it wrong, there’s no click, so he’ll try again to make the click happen. If there is a click, he’ll try to perform the same behavior to cause the “good” consequence to reoccur. Keep sessions short (2 minutes at a time). Once your dog sees you’re ready to treat and starts offering the behavior reliably, it’s time to attach a name to the behavior. Watch your dog, when you know he’s about to slide into the down position, say the name of the cue, then click when his elbows and chest hit the floor. Repeat this. Eventually, you can test him to see if he understands: Say “down” and if he does the correct behavior, praise and reward. You can now stop using the clicker because he has effectively learned what the action is and the word associated with it. I don’t phase out food until much later, after the dog has generalized the cue in various situations (add distance, duration, and distractions).
Super thanks
Thank you so much! This really helped me! But I have a question, why can’t I just give a treat to my dog when he does what he’s supposed to. Why do I have to have a clicker? My dog already knows that the treat means good job
@@yunawolf42 Hi! Any reward you give to your dog has to be in their mouth within a few seconds of accomplishing the behavior. The mechanics of successfully doing this would be difficult. A marker (whether it's saying "yes", a click, a flash of a penlight, or a thumbs up) signals the dog has performed the correct behavior and is a promise the treat is coming. This buys time incase you're fumbling in your treat pouch. Additionally, many dogs get fixated on the hand with the treats while you're training. If you don't use a marker word, the minute you reach to get a treat, the dog is distracted from focusing on what his or her body is doing at the moment. A marker enables you to bring all attention to what the dog is doing when the marker is perceived and THEN your hand goes to retrieve treats. Hope this helps!
@@michelleborchardt199 OMG THANK YOU SO MUCH THIS REALLY HELPED ME! Now I understand why it really helps to have a clicker (or something else) thank you soooo much for your time!
@@yunawolf42 You're more than welcome. Happy training!
One of the better "charge the clicker" videos as it explains why we do it. Not just how to do it.
I appreciate you showing how to use a clicker with older dogs. I’m taking a new approach with my 5 year old Aussie, I’m hoping he’ll catch on fast.
sooo did he?
@@gamergtg9231no you can’t teach old dogs new tricks (jk)
Update pls!! 🥺
A good short, and easy to understand video. I also liket the lack of pushing products and that helpet me stay on track and not get distracted. Great video!
I am glad you liked it.
I LOVE THE CLICKER SOUND
You are also a dog 😎😎😎😏
Same. It sounds like I’m playing a game on a computer. :)
This sounds suspiciously like it was written by a dog
My dog is 1year and 6months and it took him 2 days to learn the click is a treat
this is the first video i've found that was legit helpful thank you
This was really helpful. I initially didn’t know how to apply the clicker but know I have a better idea. Thx 😊
My wife and I use the clicker for No, when she was going through her throat and thyroid cancer treatment. And continue on with it because she has lost her voice, great tool!
This is a great example of how versatile the clicker is in training. Thank you for sharing this.
Dark comedy: A wife with no voice.. lucky you lol
But seriously, hope y’all are doing great 👍🏻
Hello! How did you go about it?
Does it work on humans? Asking for a friend.
Have you seen the altoids episode of the office?
If only😂
Oh I'm glad I found this! I lost my 10yr old Great Pyrenees to cancer a few months ago. He was super easy to train. I am getting a new puppy in a couple days. This time I'm getting a German Shepherd! I have bought tons of things for the newbie and there was a clicker in a toy bag! So I'm gonna give it a try. I know how smart German Shepherds are so I plan on doing extra training with him. I had no idea what a clicker was! Your video is a great start! I'm checking out what you have on your channel the ks!
Good luck with your new puppy. I hope it goes great for you.
Great video really helped us use the clicker with my new puppie😊
So glad it helped.
thank you for the demonstration... i have a 1-1/2 year old dog... he already know the basic but trying to teach him more motivated word with the clicker
Great, now my wife is clicker training me with beer and tacos for taking out the trash and vacuuming the floor.
Can’t wait to get home to do the dishes so she will kick down with the tacos n beer.😂
Thank you for a great video! I gotta go, she is clicking me about something….. but I get tacos😊
🌮 so funny
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Hey there, Just got myself a Black Labrador Puppy (UK) and Ordered a clicker, discovered your channel, thanks for the help! cant wait to try this tomorrow.
Good luck. They are so much fun at that stage
As much as I wish I had sent my dog to Brandon for training before bringing him home ua-cam.com/users/postUgkx1_veP7CApJK_GWy_TczaMciuG64PqJeU I am so grateful for this down-to-earth, practical guide. His training techniques and tips really work. Thank you as well for dedicating your life's work to rescue dogs, and to rescuing those of us who want the very best for our 4-legged family members.
Thanks. Best of luck with your doggies
Oh my goodness! I was just training my dog ODIN! With a clicker ( browsing videos to find good advice) and he’s a black huntaway x Labrador 😂 thought was going crazy hearing his name ! 😂😂
Haha that is hilarious
That is magic!
Will this work for a three-four month old Chihuahua? I want to try this! Mine were always obedient but this one is SO young and he has a ten year old brother (Shorkie) and a two year old brother (Chihuahua) to adjust with.
I got a yellow lab a year ago and named him Odin aswell :)
Great minds think alike!!
but does it work on humans asking for a friend
It worked on me, so I guess a little
i think we're here for the same reason :p
@@opalzmybeloved 🤝
This deserves more likes!
how can we use clickers to stop dog pulling ?
Can you do this with the dog that you just got three days ago
Yes. Start right away.
Thanks
No problem. Good luck.
Dogs need to be started ASAP. 16 weeks if they’re understand u good u can start on stuff for what you want your adult dog to do(.
Legend has it lady still waiting fir a treat.
😂😂😂
My puppies got super excited the first time they heared the clicker hahahaha it’s like they were thinking what was that amazing sound hahahaha
Mine loves the sound and always looks lol
Freja thought my clicker would be a toy. She tried to jump and get the clicker. I thought I was too late in starting my clicker training with Freja! She is 17 months old golden retriever. Freja is very food motivated.😂
When you say it can take 2-3 days to introduce the clicker, how much time per session? Thanks!
The most helpful dog training sessions are not long. Dogs need short frequent training sessions. I usually do 2 10-minute sessions a day. After 6 or 7 sessions your dog will begin associating the clicker with all things awesome and your training will take off
is it the same with whistling ? my old dog came to any whistle and i was hoping to have my new puppy do it as well.
Yes. It is all about how you decide to train them
Who’s reading this have a lovely day/night
For the breathe and my family has I believe that what we were told was that he is a Jack Russell and lab mix is there a certain amount of treat I should be stopping when training meaning if I trained him for about 20-30 minutes or so or maybe 15 minutes on any given day and then I reward I just had recently got the clicker
Thank you! This video is great!
Hello, I have two puppies. Could I train them at the same time or I have to do it devided? Tnx
You will find it easier to introduce them to commands when it they are separated.
Hello, I went on your website, but I couldn’t find the online course.
Where is the best place to buy a clicker?
Amazon. You can get several of them for under $10. amzn.to/3fkwyVL
I’m struggling to get my pup to walk on a lead , the clicker works great at home but soon as we go walking she freezes up and ignores the clicker completely
Try working at home with distractions before you leave the house. Once your dog has that down then move to outside. Also try to use a place he wouldn't care for or be to interested in to start off a training session. And remember to end all sessions with some praise and play time.
Thank you! Will subscribe.
Why do you place the treat on the floor and not let him take from your hand?
Both could work. But I am looking to associate the treat with the clicker and not my hand. So, if you are going to use the hand, make sure you are also placing treats on the ground or in a bowl. And then mixing it up to make sure the association is strong
I just used clicking my tongue because I always had it at the ready and it was way more accurate than my hand ever managed to be.
Some people just use trigger words - like YES or GOOD. Anything that the dog associates with the reward.
Thank you for this information, it's very useful. I just adopted a 7 year old lab mix and I've tried the clicker method, but he doesn't seem very interested in the treats, he only seems to care about being petted. I've tried different kinds of treats, sometimes he loves them but sometimes he completely ignores them. How do you get his attention if he isn't interested in treats?
If he’s not food motivated and he has favorite toys use that instead or if he likes being petted pet him evertyime he does something good
@@Bunnyluvsyou toys don't interest him much either, but I'll try it with the petting and affection giving, that might work. Thanks for the tip!
David ten Brink Rio anytime (: when you pet him be excited say good boy so he can stay motivated
Affection is a great “treat” for your dog. If your dog feeds on affection, I would say ride that train all day long. You will find that your relationship will get stronger. One caution. Sometimes, dogs like yours are very sensitive to discipline. You will need a very soft response when he misbehaves.
It can depend on the treat.I had a dog that only liked fresh meat like cooked chicken.I actually cooked the chicken and then chopped it up in little bite sized pieces and put them in a baggie.Then you bet he was interested in training.I also made little baggies with hamburger in them.Same great response.It Totally works and healthy.You could do this with turkey or any other healthy meat.
I have a 3 year old Italian greyhound. His recall is excellent off the lead, but once my dog sees people sitting on the grass he runs to them automatically, thinking they have food all the time. Is the clicker a good technique to get rid of this behaviour?
I know your comment was a bit ago but this is also just to anyone else wondering about this kind of thing, the clicker seems to be a great option for correcting that behavior. Best thing to do is make sure he knows what you want him to do instead. Once he's already understanding the clicker, if you can have him around some people, reward him with clicker and treat for whenever he behaves calmly or walks by or whatever you'd rather have him do when people are nearby. Some people online explain it a little better than I do but yes the clicker is a great tool for that kind of thing, it allows you to reward him in that split second that is he calm
How old was Odin in this video ? Mine is 2 months and he is driving me up the wall 😩 I plan to start using this very soon
Start with him now. I started with Odin at 12 weeks, but you can start conditioning him to the clicker right now
@@DogFocusTraining hey i have 30 days old Great Dane should I start Clicker training??
In addition to this comment, if your dog is misbehaving a lot or getting into a lot of mischief, especially the first 2 years of their life, they need lots of regular exercise. You'll find that just taking your dog to the park or for a walk EVERY day, that it corrects a lot of bad behaviors. So I would try that as well. If my dog doesn't get exercise she gets into everything. Just a little helpful hint of advice.
@@Adrien_broner thank you
What if my dog is afraid of the clicker
Maybe this is a stupid question- but isn't this sort of a double reinforcement? The clicker and the treat? Couldn't you give the command and then the treat? I've tried the clicker before with my dog but it always seemed like an extra step. I think I'm missing the point :/
The idea is to eventually get your dog off of the treat for future training. So you wean the treats out of your training process
The clicker is a marker, just like saying “yes” or “good”. We associate it with food to bridge the gap between marking the behavior and the ability of getting the treat to the dog. If you’re marking a behavior, you must do so within a few seconds of the desired behavior occurring, which would be hard if your teaching g a command by saying “sit” and the immediately shoving food in the dog’s mouth as he’s doing it, The clicker is a novel sound which isn’t one the dog will hear normally, so it’s more distinct than saying “good”, which you might say conversationally (and if not followed by a reinforcer, that marker word will lose some of it’s association with the reward). A reward is ALWAYS given with the click, because that’s what makes the even meaningful. Remember that whatever the reward is, the dog has to feel it’s worth the value of the work put into the behavior. Once the behavior is understood, and you’ve named it, AND the dog is reliably responding to it, you can stop using the clicker.
@@michelleborchardt199 Wow..good description 👌
Good video, thanks. I have a 4 yr old Goldendoodle and a 4-mth old golden lab mix. We invested in some very expensive e-collar training for the Goldendoodle because of some really bad habits we neglected to correct when she was young. She is super smart and picked up quickly. For the puppy, who seems VERY trainable, I'd like to try the clicker method.
First question: I thought the clicker might work well for teaching new commands to the doodle. There's no problem using both methods is there? It won't confuse her, will it?
Second question: I need to put one dog away to focus the others attention. Right? They will need their own personal time with me for the training?
Third question: How long and how often should the training sessions be? I'm confused on that part.
Thanks so much
Amy
I would train both dogs separate - at least in the beginning. There isn’t a problem doing both methods. Multiple short sessions is better than one long session.
How long should a training session has to be for a puppy?
I keep mine to 5 minutes in the beginning. Eventually we get to 10. The key is to make sure your puppy still wants more when you stop.
Thank you 😊
You bet. Thanks for watching!
Can you train older dogs that is over 1 year
Yes
Yay thank you! I love your videos your awsome!
Thank you!
Is it just for puppies or older dogs too?
Where can you get a clicker
My dog is 8 months. Is that too late for this?
No. It might take a little longer, but you can still do it
Is it better to use the clicker as a "No" signal instead of using it for rewarding behaviors?
I like to use it as a reinforcer for positive things. I have seen it used as a negative deterrent. Which ever you choose, you CANNOT do both. You will confuse your dog.
Love this concept
What breed is Oden?
He is a Yellow Labrador
What do you mean by charging the clicker do I have to charge it up before I use it?
Charging the clicker is the process of helping the dog associate the clicking noise with the treat. Place the food in a bowl or on the ground and then click just as the dog picks up the food/treat. Then, as you give a command, you reward with a treat and a click at the same time.
Is there a difference with just saying “Yes” instead of a clicker sound?
Nope. Lots of trainers use verbal cues as well. I like the clicker because the sound is consistent even when my kids are doing the training.
My dog is 8 months old. Is he too old for clicker training?
No. Spend a good amount of time “charging” the clicker to make sure there is a strong correlation between the reward and the clicker.
Before or after the click do you give food?
Click as they get the food
plot twist: the dog is deaf.
Lol, yeah I would have to resort to have signals at that point
Hahaha
Get a reliable remote collar that is exclusively, or has as one of several, vibrate mode. Hit vibrate transmitter button in the exact same way and time you would a clicker, and all else is identicalzz
You can replace clicker with making clicker sound with your mouth. Easy as that 💁
Omg that’s hilarious lol😂
Whats the difference between sounding a clicker before giving treats and just saying “Yes” or “Good” before giving a treat?
The principle is the same. The difference is that my kids can pick up the clicker and start training my dogs without worrying about whether or not they say “YES” the same way I do. If you are the only one training, then a word is just as good.
Dog Focus Training im sorry but really? I mean I got me a malinois and its me my dad and mom training it and we honestly didnt have any problems at all. No means of bragging.
@@lancelottheknight7126 that is great. It is difficult for my kids to understand the idea that the tone means more than the actual word they say (I have a 5-year-old that likes to help). In those situations, a clicker is nice because it makes the same noise no matter who clicks it. In your case, it does not surprise me that you have been able to replace the clicker with a word or other noise.
How do you like your Malinois? I have only been around a few, but they seem like amazing dogs.
@@lancelottheknight7126 I have a Shepinois. He's 8 months and I'm introducing a clicker bc he is being interviewed for commercial/movie work. I use German commands. Introducing a clicker isn't natural to me either but German commands are natural to Hollywood trainers either.
It's basically like he said "Pavlov response". Click means treat.
I've done without a clicker til now so I can understand where your coming from.
How old is your Mali?
@@gypsymorrill5860 Why are you using German commands?
What if my dog is scared of the clicker the first time I tried to use it. She runs away and doesn't even want the treats...
Try feeding your dog and then using the clicker from a distance. 10 or 15 feet will likely be enough. Then eventually you move closer and closer until the dog doesn’t mind the noise
gonna try this with my boy I think he's abit deaf but he hears sounds like this louder than voices
I adopted a stray coonhound so I’m hoping I can use the clicker to teach him the basic commands.
Let me know how it goes. I don’t see a lot of coonhounds in my area.
Wow, its so nice to have this trsining tool..
Loved it
Can this be used to help curb a behavior? Have 6 month old dog and overall well behaved. Comes when called 70% of time, sits 100%, stays 90%, paw 100%, lie down 100% and would love to further reinforce those. BUT... The behavior that really needs correction is that he constantly tries get food off our counters and tables. It's like having a toddler ha ha. He's getting tall enough to get paws on oven and turn it on 🔥 . Just looking for suggestions! Thanks
I know this is super late to reply, but maybe it'll help someone else?
Just like how you can reward a behavior, you can also reward "lack of behavior". Think of a young kid who's still learning table manners, you can complement them on sitting nicely. You are rewarding "lack of kicking the chair." For animals, you can click and reward things like "not jumping on people" or "walking with a slack leash" or "staying calm during nail trims." So for your case, you would reward "staying off counter," which would transition to "ignoring counter."
I would also suggest looking into things like puzzle feeders and slow-feed bowls. Something that exercises their brain, and putting that in a different room when food's going to be prepared. You're distracting them and rewarding them for being not in the kitchen, haha.
But yes, you can absolutely use reinforcement on "lack of action" just like how you can reinforce an action.
What breed of dog is that ? Looks awfully similar to mine and he's An American bulldog for the most part, lil pit down the line somewhere but I'd say 75% American Bull. Anyways just curious because they look so much alike, beautiful dog you have there !
helpful but I don't agree using Kibble as training treats for all old dogs, my dog leaves her food all day in a bowl, if I want to get her attention it has to be a special tasty treat, Im sure they same with trying to her to react to a clicker.
What if puppy wont take treats
I prefer verbal commands. Then at distance whistle ans ecollar beep.
I never found a clicker very useful. My lab will sit at 200 feet.
Wait they take battery’s
No… charge means something else. 😂
What do I do when my dog looses interest, the second I don't reward for wrong behaviour? Like, she doesn't even try, she just walks away..☹️
Try rewarding on a more random schedule so she isn’t sure when the reward is coming and if she doesn’t get one this time, then it increases the hope that she will get it next time.
I'll try to do mor random. Thank you. ♥️
Let me know how it goes.
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Thank me later 😁
Overall good video, but didn’t like the part of putting the treats on the ground. That could teach them to eat scraps on the ground out in public. I will give from the pouch and hand.
You could also use the food bowl and simply click when the pup is eating from there. The idea is to simply associate the sound with the food.
This works with dogs that can't control their impulses?? :(
My puppy is 9 months old and she cannot control barking and gettin' on people, she's not aggressive, in fact she just wants attention and love and that's why she barks... help :(
1:42 Demo of the training
Instructions not clear, it's been 3 weeks and my wife still won't come when I click it.
Great video but it would help if you clicked closer to the mic.
Great point. Would be helpful if I put an indication on the screen of when I clicked - if I can’t get the mic to pick it up?
I like it but is like jurassic world training blue from raptor
lol
Pac gamer what?
The dog looks like your training blue
From jurassic world
I will be using this with my 8th grade students... Hope it works... 😂
Good luck. Let me know how it goes
My dog frick out and run away with the tail down. After I watched your video I hope it helps.
In teaching a dog the clicker is loaded, I feed from my hand. I avoid putting food on the ground or floor as I want my dog to associate treats as coming from my hand. I want my dog looking to me as treat dispenser, not something they find on the floor.
*Call my child* with a Clicker, LIKE A DOG
I’m ashamed to admit that I bought a clicker as a deterrent for unwanted behavior, it never occurred to me that the noise could be part of a rewards system
From what people have told me and even some of the comments, some people have used the clicker for a deterrent as well. What my mind is blown over, is for the ones who use the clicker as both. Def a mind hump.
@@DearGulley you cant use the clicker for more then 1 consequence (reward/punishment)...click=food=good OR click=bad=punishment...there must be a consequence paired to the clicker/yes/no.....sit, click, feed.....jumping, click, leash pressure....the click must mean a consequence is coming whether good or bad...does that make sense?? every time for a month. It marks a moment in time that the dog either was successful or failed...to help the dog learn/change/win and succeed.
i had no idea this was a thing
If using a clicker works for you then great, I’ve always found verbal commands to be far more effective than clickers.
The clicker is to help them learn the verbal commands more efficiently
I think of the clicker as a second tool. I would never go to a clicker exclusively. I can’t imagine how that would work.
i wonder how many puppygirls are in this chat
Here I do I do
Nais
I the baby puppy and it's a pomeranian Ship Soo
Ok
my dog is scared to death of it, used your training and she just hates it.
Sometimes my dogs get frightened of certain noises because of an associated bad experience. Try feeding your dog or playing tug (something your dog loves) and then use the clicker 10 feet away from the dog. When the dog does not seem to mind the noise at 10 feet, come in to 8 feet, and then to 6 and so forth. The idea is to slowly get your dog used to the sound. Then you will be able to build a positive association later. Hope this helps
Dont wait more than 0.5 seconds to give the treat advice
“Click” the like button. Ha! I see what you did there!! 😉
😂😂😂
I never bribe my dogs
a dog does everything for me out of sheer desire free of charge
precisely because it pleases him/her to please me.
Bribery makes me think of corruption and I don't want a corrupt dog.
On the rebound, I also do everything to make my dog happy.
I read the dog, the dog reads me.
Oh click the bell huh?? U tryin to bell train me to watch ur videos?? I see ur game!!!
Just replace it with saying ''yes'' if you still want a good dog without needing a device on you 100% of the time
Maïs
FUN TIP: This works the same with a finger snap 😉
not really, more tiring and not as consistent in sound as a clicker, someone already made a video in why it's not the same.
It can work with a word or whistle. Any noise will work as long as you can replicate it.
The key is the ability to replicate the exact sound each time.
Breed*
Not my dog rolling over my phone
Is it just me or does anyone else’s mind go blank and space out when they hear that god awful “click click”?
I feel like if just been in a wreck.
uhh yes but in a good way