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TresCutePiggies · 03-11-2009, 06:18 PM

I am a big fan of clicker training! You can get the cheap clicker at Petsmart for under $2 if you decide it's something you want to pursue. I have used it on all of my dogs. I was actually first introduced to it in college when one of my psychology classes had us train animals at the zoo!

Sunny95 · 03-11-2009, 07:04 PM

We have been learning it in our Puppy Class and having great results. Ginger knows that clicker and really responds. We also do verbal praise along with the click. I plan to keep at it, for sure.

LauraLove · 03-11-2009, 07:35 PM

yes! its kinda fun! i had a clicker before i even got Bentley, it was for my chickens (but thats another story) but i found it one day and taught him to come using the clicker. i dont use it all the time but its nice for when he is in the back yard and i need to get him to come in...he responds to the clicker sound...most people pair the clicker sound with the command and a treat then eventaully take away the clicker but its the sound of the clicker that he comes to and thats just fine with me!

LuvmyYorkies2 · 03-11-2009, 07:53 PM

I learned clicker training through my PetSmart training beginner class with Diva...It really worked for her and I've made sure I kept one around ever since. I have 3 other girls that aren't trained yet and I definitely plan to use the clicker method with them as well. I'm going to try what I learned and see if I'm as good at training as I think I am.. lol

Amanda7 · 03-11-2009, 08:14 PM

I use the clicker on my two boys when they are outside and it's time to come in. They were doing great with it, until the other day when they saw a squirrel. I clicked for them to "Come", and they ignored it! Clicked again, and still no response. So as far as my yorkies are concerned, it works great as long as there aren't any major distractions.

lilbumbleybees · 03-11-2009, 08:29 PM

I tried the clicker, but my guys were TERRIFIED of it. I just used cheese bits and soft cookies. worked like a charm

03-11-2009, 06:18 PM	#16
TresCutePiggies Owned by Rory & Lane Donating Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 1,893	I am a big fan of clicker training! You can get the cheap clicker at Petsmart for under $2 if you decide it's something you want to pursue. I have used it on all of my dogs. I was actually first introduced to it in college when one of my psychology classes had us train animals at the zoo! __________________ Rory and Lane now have a dog blog, Doggie Debutantes. Find us on Facebook here.

03-11-2009, 07:04 PM	#17
Sunny95 YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Wilmington, NC Posts: 2,120	We have been learning it in our Puppy Class and having great results. Ginger knows that clicker and really responds. We also do verbal praise along with the click. I plan to keep at it, for sure. __________________ *~ Melinda* ~ Mom to Lindsey , Ginger & Pepper RIP Sunny*:February 5,1995 to June 3,2008*

03-11-2009, 07:35 PM	#18
LauraLove Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Davis, CA Posts: 160 Blog Entries: 1	yes! its kinda fun! i had a clicker before i even got Bentley, it was for my chickens (but thats another story) but i found it one day and taught him to come using the clicker. i dont use it all the time but its nice for when he is in the back yard and i need to get him to come in...he responds to the clicker sound...most people pair the clicker sound with the command and a treat then eventaully take away the clicker but its the sound of the clicker that he comes to and thats just fine with me! __________________ ~LauraandBentley~

03-11-2009, 07:53 PM	#19
LuvmyYorkies2 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Southern Maryland Posts: 1,739	I learned clicker training through my PetSmart training beginner class with Diva...It really worked for her and I've made sure I kept one around ever since. I have 3 other girls that aren't trained yet and I definitely plan to use the clicker method with them as well. I'm going to try what I learned and see if I'm as good at training as I think I am.. lol __________________ Yolanda I Love My Girls Diva & Foxxy & Lexi

03-11-2009, 08:14 PM	#20
Amanda7 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Northern New York Posts: 1,307	I use the clicker on my two boys when they are outside and it's time to come in. They were doing great with it, until the other day when they saw a squirrel. I clicked for them to "Come", and they ignored it! Clicked again, and still no response. So as far as my yorkies are concerned, it works great as long as there aren't any major distractions. __________________ Snickers & Baxter Until one has loved an animal, part of their soul remains unawakened.

03-11-2009, 08:29 PM	#21
lilbumbleybees YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 1,339	I tried the clicker, but my guys were TERRIFIED of it. I just used cheese bits and soft cookies. worked like a charm __________________ Liz Little Lotte , Bouncer, Lilli , Yodi