I hated the clicker and found it awkward to use. In order to be effective, you must click at the precise moment the dog exhibits the "target" behavior. For example, if trying to teach to sit, at the precise second the dog puts his bum on the floor you click. If the clicker is upside down and doesn't click, or you wait too long and click for another behavior the training session becomes very confusing for the dog. I found saying the word, "Yesssss!" worked much better, and allowed me more control over timing, plus, I always have my mouth with me. If you do decide to use the clicker, never use it for both reinforcement and punishment. Reinforcement means you want to increase the behavior, while punishment means you wish to decrease the behavior. |