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Clicker Training is fast and fun!

  • Clickers mark good behavior.  This allows you to be clear to your dog as to why they are being rewarded.
  • Clickers are precise.  The clicker can help you capture and reward even the slightest movement on the dog’s part.
  • A clicker can speed up the learning process.  Because you are able to tell the dog exactly why he is being rewarding, he will catch onto new behaviors quickly.
  • With a clicker you can use food and not worry about a dog who “only works for food”.  Clicker training encourages your dog to think about more then just the tasty treat in your hand.
  • A clicker can make your dog smarter.  Clicker training encourages dogs to figure things out.  Clicker trained dogs tend to be great problem solvers.  Mental exercise also is essential for your dog’s well being.
  • Training with a clicker is fun!  This is a positive upbeat method of training which is fun for both the dog and the owner.