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Originally Posted by Yorkie Mum I try putting him on a clicker and walking by when it is quite click and drop a treat and keep on going. It will start to wonder why it is getting a treat and look for a way to get more.
if it starts barking toss a ball and see if it will pause long enough to look and click the silence and treat. Joy |
YES!!! C/T (click & treat) for you!
Try a positive method first! Teach a "quiet" command.
I wonder why it is that we are so drawn to aversive methods and so reluctant to try positive methods. I'm guessing aversive methods give us a sense of power. Or, maybe they seem easier.
