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Old June 15th 07, 09:45 PM posted to rec.pets.dogs.breeds
random fish
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hi

i've been looking into diffrent ways to train my jrt and have come accross
clicker training. is this a good method of training or is it just a nother
gimmick


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Old June 15th 07, 11:39 PM posted to rec.pets.dogs.breeds
Janet Boss
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"random fish" wrote:



i've been looking into diffrent ways to train my jrt and have come accross
clicker training. is this a good method of training or is it just a nother
gimmick


Some people think it's a clearer marker than voice, but for many of us,
that isn't true. Some people enjoy the method that comes along with
"clicker training", while others don't. There is nothing magic about a
clicker, just as there is nothing magic about any tool. Choosing
training approaches that work for you and your dog is the thing that
makes the most sense. A trainer can help you with that. Sign up for a
basic training class and learn about your dog and what makes him tick.

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Old June 16th 07, 12:20 PM posted to rec.pets.dogs.breeds
Judy
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"Janet Boss" wrote in message
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Some people think it's a clearer marker than voice, but for many of us,
that isn't true. Some people enjoy the method that comes along with
"clicker training", while others don't. There is nothing magic about a
clicker, just as there is nothing magic about any tool. Choosing
training approaches that work for you and your dog is the thing that
makes the most sense. A trainer can help you with that. Sign up for a
basic training class and learn about your dog and what makes him tick.


Adding on to Janet's comments -

There's also a difference in clicker training as to whether you are using it
to mark desired behavior or to shape it. You'll want to know what the use
of the clicker is for any clicker class that you take.

I don't use a clicker. But I have seen people who use it to shape behavior
who get some amazing things out of their dogs. They love their clickers.

I'm amazed. But not enough to use a clicker. I guess my philosophy is
close to Janet's. I think these people are good trainers who would get
those amazing behaviors out of their dogs with any number of methods. It's
a tool. One that works very well for some people and some dogs. If you
find a clicker class that you like, give it a try. If it doesn't work for
you, find another class and another method that does.

Judy


 




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