How to train without a clicker- dog training

[MBLAQandAnimals]

If I use both the clicker and marker word (only for tricks where I need both my hands), do I need to charge my marker word before using it?

[8CAMI8]

the first dog looks like yoda

[funkmaster3939]

Can i use a whistle as marker word?

[MsGoodHands]

another wonderful video to send to my clients to review what we talked about that day...thanks emily!! :)

[ShelterDogs]

Patricia McConnell says that "yes" sounds like a predatory animal to many dogs. The "sss" sound sounds like a snake. Ever since I heard her say this in a seminar I switched to "good dog!". McConnell nowadays is using "click". Yes, she verbally says "click". lol.

[monsteroyd]

I love your dogs. Oh and the video was good too. :)



[Monioka]

love the outside video! Great as always. odd question: where did you get those boots?? I work at an aquarium and was looking for some new ones. Those look comfy:)

[belthazor000]

hey kikopup, I forgot your name! Just came here to say YOU ROCK!

Hope you are having a really good time in sweden!! =)

[AntiChrizt]

oh you are so not used to live in Sweden with that naked neck :)

[kikopup]

@AntiChrizt haha, yes, I have never worn anything around my neck, as I lived in Africa and California so I find it oppressive. I guess ill get used to it

[imaiken1]

This works well for me because I keep loosing clickers! Thank you for all your vids you have helped me so much. I am having so much trouble teaching my little Rat Terrier to cross his legs. How do you get them to target across?

[kikopup]

@imaiken1 Keep trying different things, you can also try getting your dog to target your hand instead of a target- and if you lay your hand over the other leg that is not supposed to cross, it can help the dog to know which paw to cross if the dog is confused

[BIGMENTEDDY]

thank you sooo mush

[tadbubs]

Oh, and my email is: calhounbll@aol.com

[tadbubs]

Hi, your videos, presentation, brevity and just the graciousness you are sharing all of your knowledge is wonderful. Thank you sooooooooooo much. Can i ask you, were on your site can I find the best A-to-Z on training my dog to do 'Freestyle' moves (i.e., back up, spin, etc)? I paid to have someone help with it here in Asia but, was disappointmented. Asia just doesn't have the expertise found in Europe or Northern America

[kikopup]

@tadbubs Kay Laurence has a great book I believe its called Dances with Dogs and Mary Rays freestyle books are also great! :)

[tadbubs]

@kikopup Thanks. I'll go search right now.

[wmlgts]

I use "yup"! Great tutorial!

[Zaphyr1276]

thanks for showing the basic clicker training!!

[amazingmutts]

Great video Emily. I have a few clients that don't like to use a clicker, and I have a few dogs who are afraid of it. Marker words are great for trainers too, especially when we accidently leave our clickers at home. Oops!

[SelmaTheCrazyJRT]

OMG Tug had on the exact same suit as Selma has, only she has one in red. Funny. Great tutorial by the way.

[60schld]

THIS IS THE VIDEO I HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR!! Anymore on the positive training without the clicker would be great. I love your vids because you use all different dogs and more real life situations. Everyone can really see how this principle works! Thanks!!

[Silivr1]

Looking good in Sweden. =)

[IIIrIpI7III]

Really usefull. Thank you once again!

[solomidplz]

@Ega060295 I guess Ystad or somewhere down south.

[CamaroJackRussell]

But do you recommend to use a clicker ?

[kikopup]

@CamaroJackRussell I would use it for teaching the things that are most important to you and that you want to train the most reliably

[Ega060295]

Where in Sweden is this? :)

[kikopup]

@Ega060295 malmo

[dogdewdogschool]

I've wondered about this for years.

Let's say my dog is 50-100 yards away. Do you think it's effective to use a sharp hand clap as a marker when she responds properly to a hand signal and then comes the distance to receive the treat?

Thanks!

[kikopup]

@dogdewdogschool yes <that is a great idea. I clap to mark my dog for catching the frisbee perfectly at a far distance. <its also great because it teaches dogs to like applause

[dogdewdogschool]

@kikopup,  thanks for the blue star!

I'm happy to have found you!!

Have a nice day!

[Myriadmakrame]

Cute end too! ;)

[Myriadmakrame]

Perfect!!!! 

[moeeartt]

thank you sooooo helpfull!!!!!!!

[judelanne]

super helpful :) Thank you!