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Petsafe clicker User Manual

Petsafe clicker
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Clicker
Training Guide
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Petsafe clicker Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandPetsafe
Modelclicker
CategoryPet Care Product
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Introduction to Clicker Training

Introduction

Overview of clicker training as an effective, safe, and humane method for achieving well-behaved pets and strong relationships.

Why Use a Click Sound Instead of Your Voice?

Explains the benefits of a consistent click sound over spoken words for clear communication and precise marking of behavior.

Core Training Principles

All About Rewards

Discusses using small, tasty treats or other rewards that are reinforcing to the individual animal.

Practice Your Timing

Guides the user on practicing clicker timing away from the dog to precisely mark desired behaviors.

Before You Begin

Provides essential preparation steps for successful training sessions, including environment and dog readiness.

Give the Click Meaning

Details the process of associating the click sound with a reward to create a powerful training tool.

Keep the Sessions Short

Recommends short, focused training sessions (3-5 minutes) to maintain the dog's engagement and prevent overstimulation.

Training Methods and Techniques

To Capture or to Shape?

Explains the difference between capturing existing behaviors and shaping new behaviors through successive approximations.

Set Criteria When Shaping

Guides on setting small, achievable criteria for shaping new behaviors and adjusting pace based on dog progress.

Jackpot!

Describes using a 'jackpot' reward for especially well-done behaviors or training breakthroughs.

Specific Training Exercises

Teaching "Look at Me"

Teaches the dog to focus on the handler, reinforcing the clicker association and improving timing.

Teaching to Target

Details how to teach a dog to touch a target (e.g., handler's hand) as a foundation for other behaviors.

Loose Lead Walking

Explains how to use clicker training skills to teach a dog to walk on a loose lead without pulling.

Teaching "Sit"

Provides methods for teaching a dog to sit on cue using capturing or luring techniques.

Train No Jumping/Lunging

Offers strategies to prevent unwanted behaviors like jumping and lunging by teaching alternative behaviors like 'sit' and 'stay'.

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