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Originally Posted by daimbert Just wondering why form of training you guy do with your yorkies. What are the pro's and cons if any. |
Clicker Training and other positive methods for us.
Pro's - it works, it's fun for both dog and handler
Con's - there are none that I am aware of
Here is a link to some (poorly photographed) video of Joey. It needs to be updated; he's much better at some of these things than he was when I taped him:
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The first two clicker training and positive reinforcement I've heard that dogs become to dependent on treats to do anything.
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Actually, that's a myth. Dogs who are clicker trained correctly will respond to commands in the absence of treats. However, clicker trainers generally choose a high rate of reinforcement. This may be done with whatever the dog sees as rewarding - food, a game of tug or fetch, praise and/or physcial affection, etc, etc. When Joey and I are at the park, correct responses to cues are best rewarded with the command "go see" - his chance to go sniff to his heart's content.
You will note in the above videos that Joey *is* rewarded with food treats (pieces of his kibble). I personally believe in paying for a job well-done. I, for one, wouldn't work at my best at a job that didn't pay me (granted, sometimes that payment isn't in the form of money but is instead in good feelings about myself - ie for volunteer work).
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Also I love reading so recommend any books you like..
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Click for Joy by Melissa C. Alexander
Culture Clash By Jean Donaldson
Don't Shoot The Dog By Karen Pryor
Bones Would Rain From The Sky: Deepening Our Relationship With Dogs
By Suzanne Clothier
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Positive Dog Training by Pamela Dennison
Calming Signals: On Talking Terms With Dogs By Turid Rugaas
Calming Signals: What Your Dog Tells You By Turid Rugaas
Power Of Positive Dog Training By Pat Miller
The Other End Of The Leash By Dr. Patricia Mcconnell
Mine! by Jean Donaldson