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THE HISTORY OF CLICKER TRAINING
The foundations for clicker training go back to the nineteenth century work by Russian
physiologist Ivan Pavlov during training of animals for military use. He later extended his work
in civilian life to the training of animal actors and marine mammals. It wasn't until the
mid 1980's work by mammal trainer Karen Pryor that dog trainers discovered the positive use of
clicker training. Because clicker training does not use punishment nor corrective training, but works
on positiveness its popularity rose amongst dog trainers and owners to teach obedience amongst
working and domestic dogs. It is also used to teach agility, tricks and to overcome
problem behaviour and to re-educate older dogs.
WHAT IS A DOG CLICKER
The clicker itself is nothing terribly scientific, though the rationale behind it is. It can
take many forms, but most commonly is a small plastic box, that fits easily into the owner's
or trainer's hand, with a small metal button inside which makes a distinctive noise when
clicked.
HOW DOES DOG CLICKER TRAINING WORK
By following the recommended training plans the dog will soon recognise receiving
a reward, usually a food treat, with particular actions. This means your dog will be more
attuned to the positive training whilst making its training fun and stimulating without any negative
and damaging corrective punishment. Clicker training rewards the actions you want and ignores
the actions you do not want.
Clicker training need only be used when introducing a new command or training
routine, then can be gradually phased out. It can be re-introduced at any time if a dog
forgets the command action or gets a bit lazy. It can also be introduced to older dogs
to teach them new or enforce existing commands.
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