The Truth About Clicker Training

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[thistlemiss]

I strongly disagree with the statements in this video. If Clicker Training is only for cute tricks, why then are Guide Dogs for the blind now being trained with clickers? One error and someone could be dead...But they are finding that dogs trained primarily with positive reinforcement are much more reliable and accurate. Guide dogs were traditionally trained with corrections for many years. Why change if clicker were not better?

[musicofnote1]

You're right, it's great for tricks -a couple of the "tricks" my dog (16 months) learned with clicker 1) sit 2) down 3) stop 4) quiet 5) heel (neither pulling nor falling behind) 6) greet guests calmly 7) wait 8) go to box 9) do not bite 10) stay inside (when the door is open) 11) look at me 12) stop at curb 13) no (meaning stop that) 14) dog dancing tricks (about 4 dozen at the moment) 15) bird retrieving Whoops ... are tricks 1 -13 above tricks or behaviors? hmmm

[saranebe]

I have taught lots of tricks to dogs with clicker training. Dog aggressive dogs that reacted at 50 ft can now all be within the same 6ft square, looking at each other, looking back at their owner, giving calming signals and being generally relaxed.

High prey drive dogs who take off without warning. Distant downs and return to owner taught exclusively with clicker training.

Cures for fence fighting, dogs with handling issues, car chasers. No trick that can't be taught with clicker training

[narcissus19146]

Good shit, tell these owners to stop being lazy!



[NSDTR1]

first of all i think you are misunderstanding clicker trainers - we do still use corrections just not harsh. We use negative reinforcement - taking away something the dog wants at that moment. This is in fact a correction in the dog's mind. No different then me taking away my teenager's phone and it works!! I don't have to push her or shove her to comply to my wishes. She has a choice, make the right choice and good things happen. make the wrong choice and you will lose something. no PAIN

[MuttVids]

Both my dogs have been obedience trained using primarily the clicker method with shaping and they can keep their stays (including my rescue who has only been in training for 3ish months) in high level distraction settings. Understood properly and used properly the clicker can be a very very effective tool during the learning process..

Note- I work my dogs everyday and rarely bring treats or a clicker to training sessions..they are simply a tool to use during the learning process.

[shatteringglass]

I use whatever method works for my dogs. I compete/train in AKC obedience, & have had much success starting my new Dal pup at 8 weeks with marker training and food reward. He is now 8 months and we are more "fine tuning" everything. I only use the clicker to teach a new behavior, once he knows it, its gone. I am transfering his rewards to tug games more than food now and am introducing the remote collar for clearer communication and distance training, and most importantly, a SOLID RECALL!

[Munira125]

It's understandable; a lot of value is placed on obedience in our society. Obedience provides order, prevents chaos, and ensures safety. Until very recently, obedience overwhelmingly defined capable parenting: good children are obedient. And a good dog sits when commanded to sit and stays when commanded to stay.

[Munira125]

Do you know what you want out of the time and money you'll spend raising your dog? Most people, at least at first, want their dog only to do what they tell him, when they tell him to do it. Pet owners want an "obedient" dog.

It's understandable; a lot of value is placed on obedience in our society. Obedience provides order, prevents chaos, and ensures safety.

[Sabot46290]

Tricks are not obedience. Tricks will not keep my dog from chasing a rabbit into the road and getting hit by a car. Tricks amuse people...obedience saves my dog's life.