sheena Posted October 26, 2013 Share Posted October 26, 2013 I have just added a new page to my website to help those who want to learn the basics of Clicker Training. I have been asked to do a demonstration at agility training this week so have put together some notes which you will find a PDF File link to An Introduction to Clicker Training I don't want this thread to turn into a debate on Clicker Training V other ways, I am simply putting it up to share with those who are genuinely interested in how to get started in training with the clicker :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leah82 Posted October 28, 2013 Share Posted October 28, 2013 Great article! What are your thoughts on using a clicker in group classes? Obedience is easy enough to shape at home and show off in class :) but agility is a bit more difficult as I don't have the obstacles at home. Just wondering if it can confuse the other dogs in the class. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheena Posted October 29, 2013 Author Share Posted October 29, 2013 On 28/10/2013 at 10:56 PM, Leah82 said: Great article! What are your thoughts on using a clicker in group classes? Obedience is easy enough to shape at home and show off in class :) but agility is a bit more difficult as I don't have the obstacles at home. Just wondering if it can confuse the other dogs in the class. Hi Leah, thanks & glad you liked the article. There is no problem with multiple clickers being used. Dog's hearing is a lot more sensitive than ours & they know the sound of YOUR clicker & may be a little distracted for a few seconds but then they will have eyes for only you. Karen Pryor demonstrates this by having three or four handlers only about a meter apart, but of course the further apart you can be the better, especially for green dogs. The demonstration I did at training last night went well, but I could only spend 15 minutes on it as I had a double agility class to instruct as well. I am not a great public speaker, so it was good training for me & my dog has never had to demonstrate before, surrounded by so many people, but she did me proud. I also demonstrated on a green dog, one whose owner said that she was frightened of the clicker. Within a few minutes, of "loading the clicker" with her, she was clearly showing her pleasure in this new game & started showing more interest in the clicker than the treats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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