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2006-07-07 07:19:50 · 4 answers · asked by Chuck 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
The cure for barking depends on WHEN and WHY your dog is barking and what BREED he is. Don't know about Barkbusters, but clicker training was developed by people doing animal shows at places like Sea World. That way, anyone who worked there could get the parrot to land on his perch, or get an otter or a cat to run across the stage and do a trick.
Clicker training for dogs is a gimmick - it is no more or less effective than any other method. The clicker is meant to tell the animal that he has just performed correctly, and he will get his food treat shortly. The food is a "primary reinforcer". The clicker is a "secondary reinforcer". You waste a lot of time teaching the dog that the clicker means "good dog!" Unless you're a mute, why not just say "good dog!" when he does something right? Correct him with a stern "NO!" and a tug on the leash when he doesn't. How are you going to communicate with him if you don't have your clicker handy? What if five other people nearby are all using clickers? Your dog's going to be very confused.
I know it's old fashioned, but you should try reading some great books on training. (Try not to pick books randomly - there are a lot of bad books out there also!) These are some of my favorites and you can get them on Amazon.com
Dog Problems - Benjamin
What All Good Dogs Should Know – Volhard http://www.volhard.com/
Good Owners, Great Dogs - Brian Kilcommins
Dog Tricks : Eighty-Eight Challenging Activities for Your Dog from World-Class Trainers by Haggerty and Benjamin
Don't Shoot the Dog - Pryor
Training Your Dog: The Step by Step Method - Volhard
Cesar's Way - Cesar Millan
Also, watch the Dog Whisperer on the National Geographic Channel. Cesar Millan is the best trainer I've ever seen on TV.
http://www.dogpsychologycenter.com/
2006-07-07 11:59:48 · answer #1 · answered by Danger, Will Robinson! 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are not real trainers - they are given a one month course. Learn about clicker training - join yahoo group Clicker Solutions. Look on the APDT website for a clicker trainer in your area. Buy Dr. Ian Dunbar's book Everything you need to know before and after you get your puppy.
2006-07-07 14:41:42 · answer #2 · answered by sim24 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i havn't tried it but i like clicker training!!!
2006-07-07 14:32:19 · answer #3 · answered by Lauren is amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no
2006-07-07 14:23:01 · answer #4 · answered by Anry 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋