Beginners Guide To Clicker Training

Author: Kelly Marshall

While many people consider clicker training a new way to work with dogs and other animals, clicker training has actually been around for many, many years under the name "operant conditioning". Animal trainers, behavior trainers, scientists and even therapist have been using operant training on animals and people for centuries. Operant training works on the principle of pairing a desired behavior with a positive outcome for the animal, one that is not naturally associated with the behavior itself. For example, if a dog is told to sit and does, he or she may receive a treat. If you were also to click a clicker when you gave the treat that would become a positive as well. Over a period of time the dog would come to equate the clicker with "good behavior" even if you didn't also present a treat.

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Collar Dog Training vs. Head Halter Training

Author: C Henry

Like humans, dogs need plenty of exercise to keep their lungs, heart, bones, joints and muscles strong. The simplest and most cost-effective exercise is walking outside. The change of environment and fresh air will help stimulate your dog physically as well as mentally. The new people, things, pets and smells will help to socialize your dog encouraging him to remain calm and adaptable in new situations.

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Getting Rid of Dog Fleas

Author: Mariam Ma

If your dog has fleas, it's a problem not only for the dog, but for its owner as well. If the dog's fleas are not treated, the problem can escalate to infesting your home, onto your other pets and even onto you. Needless to say, it's an issue that needs to be dealt with quickly before the situation becomes worse.

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Can You Tell Me How Do I Stop My Dog From Digging?

By Rex Krisinsky

Digging dogs are difficult to stop sometimes depending on the dog. There are many ways that you can stop them though with a little perseverance. When you ask the question how do I stop my dog from digging it can be a simple solution.

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