Clicker Training Basics: How to Introduce the Clicker for Dogs
Clicker Training Basics: How to Introduce the Clicker for Dogs
In today’s video, I will show you how to “charge” a clicker. Clicker training for dogs has been around for quite some time, but I am just beginning to discover how awesome it is! Charging the clicker is the first step in clicker training a puppy of any breed.
Basically, this is how we get your retriever puppy stoked about the clicker so that you can use it in your training sessions. Clickers work especially well when it comes to the obedience commands and other simple behaviors
A clicker is relatively new in the world of bird dogs and hunting. The clicker has been used for training dogs in all other areas for a very long time.
There is still some debate surrounding whether or not a clicker can be used to get a finished retriever ready for AKC hunt tests and field trials. As the clicker edges its way into the hunting dog scene more and more, I imagine we will find more trainers putting that assumption to the test.
I have started using a clicker with Odin. It is the first Lab puppy I have ever tried to train with a clicker, and I have been really excited about how well it works so far. Granted, we are still only in the obedience part of his training.
My dog hates the clicker
“Click” the like button. Ha! I see what you did there!! 😉
I’m ashamed to admit that I bought a clicker as a deterrent for unwanted behavior, it never occurred to me that the noise could be part of a rewards system
What if puppy wont take treats
is it the same with whistling ? my old dog came to any whistle and i was hoping to have my new puppy do it as well.
helpful but I don’t agree using Kibble as training treats for all old dogs, my dog leaves her food all day in a bowl, if I want to get her attention it has to be a special tasty treat, Im sure they same with trying to her to react to a clicker.
In teaching a dog the clicker is loaded, I feed from my hand. I avoid putting food on the ground or floor as I want my dog to associate treats as coming from my hand. I want my dog looking to me as treat dispenser, not something they find on the floor.
Great video really helped us use the clicker with my new puppie😊
When you say it can take 2-3 days to introduce the clicker, how much time per session? Thanks!
Where is the best place to buy a clicker?
Great video but it would help if you clicked closer to the mic.
My dog is 8 months. Is that too late for this?
how can we use clickers to stop dog pulling ?
thank you for the demonstration… i have a 1-1/2 year old dog… he already know the basic but trying to teach him more motivated word with the clicker
i had no idea this was a thing
Instructions not clear, it’s been 3 weeks and my wife still won’t come when I click it.
Love this concept
Oh I’m glad I found this! I lost my 10yr old Great Pyrenees to cancer a few months ago. He was super easy to train. I am getting a new puppy in a couple days. This time I’m getting a German Shepherd! I have bought tons of things for the newbie and there was a clicker in a toy bag! So I’m gonna give it a try. I know how smart German Shepherds are so I plan on doing extra training with him. I had no idea what a clicker was! Your video is a great start! I’m checking out what you have on your channel the ks!
Good video, thanks. I have a 4 yr old Goldendoodle and a 4-mth old golden lab mix. We invested in some very expensive e-collar training for the Goldendoodle because of some really bad habits we neglected to correct when she was young. She is super smart and picked up quickly. For the puppy, who seems VERY trainable, I’d like to try the clicker method.
First question: I thought the clicker might work well for teaching new commands to the doodle. There’s no problem using both methods is there? It won’t confuse her, will it?
Second question: I need to put one dog away to focus the others attention. Right? They will need their own personal time with me for the training?
Third question: How long and how often should the training sessions be? I’m confused on that part.
Thanks so much
Amy
Great, now my wife is clicker training me with beer and tacos for taking out the trash and vacuuming the floor.
Can’t wait to get home to do the dishes so she will kick down with the tacos n beer.😂
Thank you for a great video! I gotta go, she is clicking me about something….. but I get tacos😊
Why do you place the treat on the floor and not let him take from your hand?
One of the better "charge the clicker" videos as it explains why we do it. Not just how to do it.
I will be using this with my 8th grade students… Hope it works… 😂
Can this be used to help curb a behavior? Have 6 month old dog and overall well behaved. Comes when called 70% of time, sits 100%, stays 90%, paw 100%, lie down 100% and would love to further reinforce those. BUT… The behavior that really needs correction is that he constantly tries get food off our counters and tables. It’s like having a toddler ha ha. He’s getting tall enough to get paws on oven and turn it on 🔥 . Just looking for suggestions! Thanks
As much as I wish I had sent my dog to Brandon for training before bringing him home https://www.youtube.com/post/Ugkx1_veP7CApJK_GWy_TczaMciuG64PqJeU I am so grateful for this down-to-earth, practical guide. His training techniques and tips really work. Thank you as well for dedicating your life’s work to rescue dogs, and to rescuing those of us who want the very best for our 4-legged family members.
I got a yellow lab a year ago and named him Odin aswell 🙂
This training is the worst my dad just was choking on a treat shame on you shame on you
but does it work on humans asking for a friend
Is it better to use the clicker as a "No" signal instead of using it for rewarding behaviors?
Just replace it with saying ”yes” if you still want a good dog without needing a device on you 100% of the time
This was really helpful. I initially didn’t know how to apply the clicker but know I have a better idea. Thx 😊
I prefer verbal commands. Then at distance whistle ans ecollar beep.
I never found a clicker very useful. My lab will sit at 200 feet.
gonna try this with my boy I think he’s abit deaf but he hears sounds like this louder than voices
How long should a training session has to be for a puppy?
😂😢😅😮😮😮never pit treat on the ground. Distracts dog from you. Feed from you hand.
If using a clicker works for you then great, I’ve always found verbal commands to be far more effective than clickers.
Is it just me or does anyone else’s mind go blank and space out when they hear that god awful “click click”?
I feel like if just been in a wreck.
Trianed my wife this way. Clickers are quite useful even for people. A click and i get sex, it’s that easy.
i wonder how many puppygirls are in this chat
2 minutes into the video before you even started
I appreciate you showing how to use a clicker with older dogs. I’m taking a new approach with my 5 year old Aussie, I’m hoping he’ll catch on fast.
I am the supplier of this clicker
What do I do when my dog looses interest, the second I don’t reward for wrong behaviour? Like, she doesn’t even try, she just walks away..☹️
Does it work on humans? Asking for a friend.
Thank you! Will subscribe.
Thank you!
my gf uses this on me
Is it just for puppies or older dogs too?
FUN TIP: This works the same with a finger snap 😉
What breed of dog is that ? Looks awfully similar to mine and he’s An American bulldog for the most part, lil pit down the line somewhere but I’d say 75% American Bull. Anyways just curious because they look so much alike, beautiful dog you have there !