Click & Easy : Clicker Training for Dogs

by Miriam Fields-Babineau; Photographer: Evan Cohen

• ISBN13: 9780470893845
• ISBN10: 0470893842
• Format: eBook
• Copyright: 2010-05-01
• Publisher: Howell Book House

Summary

Your reward is a well-behaved dog!Young and old, large and small, pedigreed and mixed-breed, dogs respond to clicker training. Preferred by many professionals, clicker training is a positive, precise, and effective method of reinforcing good behavior. Noted dog trainer Miriam Fields-Babineau explains clicker training techniques step by step so that all dog owners can use the approach. Whether you want to train your dog to obey basic commands, perform tricks, compete in performance sports, or do service work, clicker training gets results and enhances your relationship with your dog. Focusing on actual techniques rather than theory and science, this book explains how to: Use the three-step pattern: lure, click, reward Use an appropriate tone of voice and the right verbal cues Incorporate visual cues, with suggestions for signals for specific actions Distraction-proof your dog, teaching him to focus on you (and the clicker) even when there's lots of commotion With real-life examples from the author's experiences plus photos that illustrate proper form, this book will get you and your dog enthusiastic about training.It's truly rewarding!

Table of Contents

Introduction

Get Clicked

What Is a Clicker?

Why Use a Clicker?

How Is a Clicker Used in Dog Training?

Using Verbal and Visual Cues with a Clicker

Voice Cues

Visual Cues

Performing Arts

Obedience, Agility, and Rally-O

Assistance Work

Media Dogs

The Basics in Basic Language

Click & Treat

Charge It!

Targeting

Target an Object

Behavior Shaping

Using Training Tools

Flat Collar

Body Harness

Choke Collar

Martingale Collar

Sense-sation and Easy Walk Harnesses

Head Halter

Positive Control

Let's Begin

Stationary Behaviors

Sit

Down

Stand

Moving Behaviors

Heel

Come

Stay

Time

Adding Movement

Distance

Just Do It!

Using a Training Device

Distraction Proofing with a Sense-sation Harness

Distraction Proofing with a Head Halter

Phasing Out Training Tools

Phasing Out the Leash

Phasing Out the Sense-sation or Easy Walk Harness

Phasing Out the Head Halter

Click to Behave

Housetraining

Learning a Signal

Jumping Up

Barking

Territorial/Protective Barking

Attention-Seeking Barking

Play Barking

Chewing and Mouthing

Digging

Dig on Command

Stealing

Off and Running

Increase the Distance

Drop the Leash

Greater Distance, Dropped Leash

Phase 3 Heeling

Stay

Come

Distraction Proofing

We're Off!

Outdoor Activities Off Leash

Play in the Park

Camping

Hiking and Backpacking

Running with the Horses

Click & Trick

Basic Tricks

Shake

Sit Up

Wave

Roll Over

Speak

Fun with Toys

Target a Named Toy

Retrieve a Toy

Find It

Doors Aren't Barriers

Open the Door

Close the Door

Smile, Don't Growl!

Calming Signals

Types of Aggression

Territorial Aggression

Fear Aggression

Possessive Aggression

Maternal Aggression

Redirected Aggression

Aggression with a Physical Cause

Overt Aggression

Demanding/Dominant Aggression

Temperament Testing for Aggression

Pain Threshold

Social Dominance

New Objects and Situations

Clicker Duet

Working with More than One Dog

Tandem Training in the Basics

Come

Sit-Stay

Down-Stay

On-Leash Duo

Tandem Trick Work

Shake and Wave

Twirl

Sit Up

Speak

Jump Over or Through

Roll Over

Tandem Training in the Distraction Zone

More Than Two

Clicking Unlimited

Conformation

Gaiting

Stacking

Stand for Examination

Obedience

Novice Classes

Open Classes

Utility Classes

Rally-O

Canine Freestyle

Agility

Other Fun Activities

Appendix: Internet Resources

Index

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