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A clicker is a tool, which contains a metal strip inside a plastic box and makes a distinct sound when pressed.
Clicker training is a form of positive reinforcement when training your dog i.e. rewarding the behaviours that are favourable and ignoring the behaviours that are not.
There are 3 important things to keep in mind when using a clicker:
1. Click when your dog performs the behaviour: The clicker is meant to mark the favourable behaviour at a precise moment. For example, if you tell your dog to sit, then press the clicker the instance your dog’s bum touches the floor.
2. Follow the click with a treat: When your dog performs the favourable behaviour, immediately press the clicker and give your dog a treat. If you don't always give a treat after you click, the clicker can begin to lose some of its effectiveness.
Petsy tip: Click once (in-out.) If you’re super excited for your dog’s accomplishment, increase the number of treats not the number of clicks.
1. Timeliness: immediately give the treat after pressing the clicker so that your dog knows the connection between the clicker sound and the reward.
The training will not be successful unless the dog knows a click equals a treat.
Remember training your dog should be a patient and slow process. Don’t rush it! Check out our article on dog training tips: do’s and don'ts for more information.