A clicker is a dog training tool that can make training easier. It is rapidly gaining popularity because it bypasses the language barrier between you and your dog. Shaped like a box, the clicker is small and made of plastic. Inside the box, a piece of metal makes a “click-click” sound when you press the box. The sound signals to your dog that he or she has done something good and is about to be rewarded. Getting started using the clicker is easy. Have a pile of tasty treats ready to give your dog. Click and immediately give your dog a treat. At this stage, you are simply How To Train My Dog to expect a treat when he or she hears a click. After your dog has made this association, you can begin to use the clicker during training. When you observe your dog doing the right thing, click and provide a treat.

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