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I'm still confused. Lets say I'm training him on not leading with the leash. I stay in a small area and have the leash on him. Every time he sits still , I click and treat then I walk Thats fine, but lets say I walk with him outside during his potty break. He first goes potty , I click and treat...

Using the clicker is a fantastic way to train dogs. If you missed my last post about the background of the clicker you can read it here. Now that you are all ready to start using the clicker, let's get started! Do you need a clicker? You can purchase them directly on my website here . CHARGE THE...

Hi Jill, Welcome to the community! I teach clicker training in all of my instant-access video lessons and you can purchase clickers on my site as well. You can also learn about clicker training on my radio show about clicker training.

Many behavior problems including barking, fear aggression and separation anxiety can be prevented by socializing a puppy properly. I always tell my new puppy clients that I will “nag” them about socialization to ensure that they are spending enough time on this time-critical task. You can teach a dog...

I wanted to share a great example of how positive reinforcement training can help dogs and people. I am always thrilled to hear that more dogs are being trained using this effective and humane method. This is also a way that you can help people and dogs by donating to a worthy cause. As reported in Sun...

Destructive behaviors such as chewing on furniture or digging in the backyard are one form of inappropriate behavior. Demand behaviors are also inappropriate and are another way of describing a dog that is asking for something in a way that is deemed inappropriate. Examples include jumping for attention...

Did you know that there are different styles of training within the positive reinforcement "camp"? There are trainers that only use one style and others (like myself) use many different strategies depending on what works in a given situation. However, I NEVER use pain or fear when training...

It is great that you are working on getting her certified. I urge you not to put too much pressure on yourself or her to pass on the first try. I have worked with many clients that have passed the test and spoken with many more that have gone through the training and testing process. She might not pass...

Great question. Most lure movements are designed to both motivate a dog to move into position and also represent the final motion of the cue. For instance, when you lure a dog to sit, you put the treat above his nose and move your hand back towards his tail. This looks similar to the final cue that a...

Just click and treat. You can increase the motivation for repeating a behavior by rewarding it. On the other hand, if your timing is good and you know that he is about to do that behavior, cue him before he does it, not during. Then, click when he is doing the behavior and then reward.