What are your favorite clicker training books on obedience and/or agility? I prefer books that actually teach you things, not explain theories about positive reinforcement and such (like Karen Pryor's "Don't Shoot the Dog") Thanks!
2007-12-16 07:50:27 · 7 answers · asked by Winnie the Corgi © 4 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Sorry, I'm not a big fan of Cesar Milan.
2007-12-16 07:56:38 · update #1
I know the basics of clicker training- I just want to go more indepth with it (more "advanced" stuff, you could say)
2007-12-16 07:58:28 · update #2
I found this book to be excellent, and we still follow the advice they give to this day (it's been a few years since we read it):
http://www.amazon.com/Click-Questions-Answers-Clicker-Trainers/dp/1890948128/ref=sr_1_15?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1197838415&sr=8-15
2007-12-16 07:54:46 · answer #1 · answered by Paddy O 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1. It is NOT true that a clicker is about breaking the dog's concentration. A clicker is used to provide a marker--a clear, distinctive signal to an animal that says "what you just did was right!" What you are talking about with Cesar Millan is not similar to a clicker. There will be times I tell my dog "uh-oh" or "yes!" and that's feedback. Sometimes it is even used to regain a dog's attention (usually his name is sufficient for that). And there are some games (like Leslie McDevitt's "Look at That" in her book Control Unleashed) that might fall partially into the category of breaking concentration. But the concept of a clicker is to provide quick, clear feedback to a dog that isn't confusing (and we humans, especially new handlers, are confusing).
2. A book that I like that is clicker compatable is by Donna Duford: Agility Tricks for Improved Attention, Flexibility and Confidence.
3. There are a lot of hands-on resources at Karen Pryor's website www.clickertraining.com
2007-12-16 08:03:09 · answer #2 · answered by Agility Man 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Karen Pryor has another book called "clicker training for dogs" which is less about theory. It is a good book for new clicker trainers but if you already know what your are doing with regards to clicker training the basics of obedience may be a bit simplistic.
2007-12-16 07:54:45 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The Power of Positive Dog Training (ISBN 0764536095) had a schedule and stuff. I also got this "click a trick" booklet from a kit at Petco (Here's a picture of the kit: http://us.st11.yimg.com/us.st.yimg.com/I/clickerpets_1979_2336811) .It's also by Karen Pryor, I believe. It was pretty good.
ETA: The little flip-book thing in the kit taught some less common things, like "find my keys!" You know, things I've been meaning to teach my dog but haven't yet... :)
2007-12-16 07:55:36 · answer #4 · answered by a gal and her dog 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would find a trainer in your area that does clicker training and ask them for suggestions, that way should you ever need help you can go to them and you guys will already be on the same page.
2007-12-16 08:02:01 · answer #5 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pat Miller's "The Power of Positive Dog Training"
2007-12-16 07:55:53 · answer #6 · answered by Dalton 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can clicker train or just make a noise in your throat, a shush, or an ugh. The noise is to break the animals fixation and get their attention.
The best trainer I know is Cesar Millan. he is amazing.
http://www.cesarmillaninc.com/
2007-12-16 07:55:14 · answer #7 · answered by Lyn B 6 · 1⤊ 3⤋