Step one:

Methods of clicker training:

There are three methods of clicker training, one is the Magnet method, the other is the Capture method, and the other is the Shaping method. The induction method is faster but not accurate, and often leads to confusion or confusion. The capture method is more natural and accurate, but the initial training time is longer. The shaping method is actually to decompose the behavior or action we want to train into many approaching steps, and then use the capturing method to train one by one and connect the approaching steps to achieve the behavior or action we want to train.

Induction method (Magnet): Use snacks to induce the dog to produce the behavior or action expected by the trainer. Once the dog does it correctly, press the clicker and reward the dog with snacks. Capture method: Do not use snacks, gestures or sounds at all, and observe the dog's behavior or movements in detail. Once the dog performs the behavior or movement expected by the trainer, immediately press the clicker and follow it. Give snack rewards.

Shaping method: Do not use cues such as snacks or gestures at all. Observe the dog's behavior or movements in detail. Once the dog begins to respond to the behavior or movement expected by the dog owner, immediately press the clicker and follow up. Give snack rewards. It can also be said that the behavior or action expected by the trainer is broken down into steps. Each step is trained using the capture method to gradually achieve the behavior or action expected by the dog owner.

Second step:

C&T - This is the abbreviation of Click and Treat, which means when the dog shows the behavior we want, press the clicker and then give the treat immediately.

Step Three:

Generalization—This refers to general training, which means repeating more than one clicker training many times in various environments or occasions to prevent the dog from being restricted by the environment. When choosing occasions and environments, the factors and quantity of interference must be gradually increased.

Step 4:

Cue - we call it a cue. When the dog has repeatedly gone through C&T to strengthen the behavior many times, you can add a cue before the C&T. The cue can be a verbal prompt (password) or a gesture, and gradually advance the cue to before the behavior or action starts. .

Step 5:

Fading Clicker- Gradually eliminate the clicker. When the dog completes the correct behavior, first verbally say "good" or "Yes" and then press the clicker and then give a snack reward. Repeat the above steps and gradually reduce the number of clickers.

Parents who use clicker training pets must follow the above steps to train them. I hope parents can train their pets well.