I do refrain from doing a great deal of clicker training myself, however I acknowledge its benefits.

I likewise understand many of you prefer clicker training to other training techniques or would at least like to discover more about it. (Clicker training works well with my feline Beamer!)

I reached out to two expert dog fitness instructors as well as asked about a few of the most typical errors or misunderstandings they see when it comes to clicker training a dog.

If the rest of you have any type of extra errors or concepts to add to the list, please do so in the comments.

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Common clicker training mistakes

Mistake #1 – utilizing the clicker as an attention-getter instead of a marker.

One error people make when clicker training is utilizing the clicker to get a dog’s interest instead of utilizing it to mark a behavior, stated Jennifer Mauger, a expert dog fitness instructor with L’Chaim Canine.

“They click when they want the dog to find to them or when the dog is distracted,” she said. “This defeats the function of the clicker. It should be utilized as an event marker. It marks the moment the dog is performing the correct behavior.”

Mistake #2 – bad treat delivery.

While you want to utilize a treat to strengthen the click, you shouldn’t move your “treat hand” up until after the click, stated dog fitness instructor Beth Mullen with dog Latin dog Training.

You don’t want the dog to be focused on your “treat hand.” You want him to be believing about what gets him the click.

“Click, pause, then move your hand,” she said.

Another problem is that some dog owners will immediately point the clickers at their dogs like a remote, Mullen said. It’s much better to hold the clicker at your side.

Mistake #3 – presuming the dog is food motivated.

“For some dogs, food is not a huge motivator,” Mauger said. In those cases, you should pair the clicker with what does inspire the dog such as a toy.

“I have dealt with a couple of German shepherds as well as border collies that were far more inspired by a sphere than food,” she said.

Hmm, I believe I understand a dog like that! ؟

Now, let’s move on to a few of the most typical misunderstandings about clicker training. Again, feel free to add your own concepts to the listing in the comments.

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Common clicker training misunderstandings

Misunderstanding #1 – All those treats will make your dog fat.

Obviously when you’re utilizing great deals of treats or other food for training you requirement to factor that into your dog’s everyday calories.

Mullen made the point that eating out of a bowl is not necessary for dogs. It’s practical for humans. She stated it’s okay to utilize a few of your dog’s food throughout the day to enhance the behaviors you want.

Misunderstanding #2 – Clicker training is only for ‘easy’ dogs.

Clicker training is utilized for all type of dogs, Mauger said. It’s a idea utilized by some experts to work with dogs with serious behavioral issues such as aggression or separation anxiety.

She stated people don’t always recognize clicker training is based on noise science. It’s not some kind of “gimmick.”

Misunderstanding #3 – Clicker training is only for mentor tricks.

Sure, clicker training can be utilized for tricks, however it’s likewise utilized to train high-level military, police, browse & rescue as well as service dogs, Mauger said.

Mullen stated clicker training is likewise being utilized to teach marine mammals, zoo animals as well as more.

“So many wonderful, successful animal trainers use marker training,” she said.

What are some other clicker training errors or misconceptions?

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Lindsay Stordahl is the creator of That Mutt. She composes about dog training, dog exercise as well as feeding a healthy raw diet.