It's based on the Pavlov's Dogs theory of training and has worked really well for all kinds of animals including dolphins and whales but especially dogs. It's a form of reward that the dog comes to associate with "good" things like treats and praise. Basically, you operate the clicker whenever the dog does something good and needs rewarding.
The clicker has saved my big dogs' lives when they have gotten out of the fence when a gate was left open and have run off on an adventure. I drive around the neighborhood with the clicker going and they come running from wherever they are! |