Terrier Dog Training and Clicker Training
Terrier Dog Training and Clicker Training
Whatever breed of terrier you have, or any dog for that matter, the use of a clicker has been proven to be one of the simplest and most effective ways to shape your dog's behavior and train them to respond to your commands. Terrier dog training with a clicker actually takes very little time to learn and master. Once you understand the right way to use a clicker, you'll see how you can train and teach your terrier how to respond to any command you wish. Some trainers charge $20 to $75 for a 1 session course in learning how to effectively use a clicker, I'm going to tell you how to do it here for free.
The Mechanics of Dog Clicker Training
At a high level, the concept of using a clicker is that you're going to teach your terrier dog how to associate the sound emitted by a clicker with a specific command you give. A good clicker should only cost a few dollars and you should be able to hear the sound from at least 25 yards away. What we'll be trying to achieve is to train the dog to associate some desirable behavior with the sound of a clicker as well as a follow up reward.
When you start your first couple sessions of clicker training, you're going to want to get a bag of treats you know your dog loves. We're going to teach your terrier that they can have a treat as a reward when they hear the clicker.
As you start, it's important to note that you should only use the clicker when your terrier has done something right and correct. The only purpose of the clicker here will be to tell your dog that a treat is on it's way. If you click randomly, your dog might get confused and not know what to think of a click, so let's work on making that strong association up front.
How To Train Your Terrier With A Clicker
There are a few tips to keep in mind during clicker training. We're going to get your terrier to respond and perform a couple of desired behaviors, so think of a few things you want your terrier to learn. The behaviours could be anything from tricks to a desired thing to do. Some good ones to start with include rolling over, sitting, shaking your hand and staying put. Once they've performed the desired action, press your clicker once or twice (quickly) and give them a treat.
Lets say you want your dog to sit down. Gently press their behind to sit down, pause for a few seconds, give your clicker a click or two, pause for a few seconds, and then give them a treat. Don't give them a treat or click the clicker if they don't do as they're told.
You'll find that as your terrier undergoes clicker training, it will only take 2 to 4 attempts using the clicker before they start associating the clicker, a treat and a behaviour. After the first few failed attempts, your terrier will begin to pay more attention. Using a clicker is great since dogs tend to respond immediately and learning desired behaviors becomes quickly learned in their minds. Getting them to eventually respond to verbal commands will take some time though.
After your terrier has executed the behaviour you wanted and has received their reward, repeat the exercise multiple times to reinforce the behaviour. Keep in mind, you don't have to feed them treats every time as a reward. You can mix things up a bit and reward them by petting and praising them.
Beyond The Clicker, Getting Them To Respond To Your Spoken Commands
After your terrier has learned the behaviour well enough, terrier dog training will shift gears into using a spoken command that can be used in any environment, even when a clicker is not on hand. Here's how to do it, say a command, then give your clicker a press, and then give them a reward. After a few times, your dog will learn the sequence and understand the association of these three things.
In the long run, your terrier will learn how to respond to spoken commands and be given petting and praise for their good behavior. It's at this stage that we can begin transitioning from not needing the treats and your terrier will learn that a spoken command will get them to do you want and will know that this makes you happy. If you're happy, they're happy.
After getting your terrier to learn a few basic commands, you can use your imagination and think of more complex behaviors for your terrier to learn to extend their training. With good clicker training, you can get your dog to respond to any desired command you speak.
Terrier Dog Training and Clicker Training
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