Master Clicker Training in 7 Days was designed to assist pet owners in their quest to train their pets (especially dogs) through operant conditioning. Operant conditioning focuses on natural behaviors and shapes those behaviors through positive reinforcement.
The book is divided into two parts; the first part of the book focuses on the majority of the theory behind operant conditioning, and the second part focuses on applying these techniques well. For a concise definition of clicker training, see the section What Is Clicker Training?
To see how you can begin the process of clicker training your pet, read the section The Preliminary Step: Loading. If you want to know more about how clickers can be used to capture behavior so that you can reinforce these behaviors, see Capturing Specific Behaviors with a Clicker. For a short explanation of how phases are used in clicker training, you can check out the discussion in Small Steps, Big Results.
Clicker training is often misrepresented for the simple reason that people generally don’t know any better – discover the myths and truths behind clicker training; head over to the section Common Misconceptions About Clicker Training.
If you are ready to train, read the FAQ first: Frequently Asked Questions: Clicker Training. Applications of the theories can be found in the second part of the book. Good luck!
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- A complete guide to clicker training that you can reference at any time.
- The 5 things other dog trainers will NOT reveal to you outright because it took them YEARS to learn these secrets.
- When and when not to use the clicker to get the attention of your dog.
- How to use a clicker for the first time
- The importance of consistency when training your dog.
- How to use a clicker to reinforce commands!
- The 6 surefire ways to improve the handling of your dog's new training routine.
- An entire chapter is devoted to understanding the principles behind clicker training so you will be able to differentiate it from other forms of discipline and training.
- Why clicker training is so effective when used on dogs
- A complete guide to improving your dog's response time to your commands and clicks.
- Which clicker to purchase for your dog
- Why the wrong type of approach to clicker training can cause problems in the long term
- How to prevent your dog from backsliding into old habits.
- Which type of supplies you will need to further enhance your dog's training.
- Where to get additional training gear for your dog.
- A crash course on dog psychology.
- All about capturing your dog's excellent behaviors through a clicker.
- What to do if your dog is not responding to clicker training.
- The importance of repetition and positive reinforcement in clicker training.
- All about non-verbal signals and their role in clicker training.
- An entire chapter devoted to myths about clicker training.
- How to use clicker training to teach your dog how to behave in specific situations.
- How to avoid the common mistakes beginners make when using clickers for the first time.
- How to consult with a professional if serious problems arise.
- How to practice clicker training with your dog.
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