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Where Does The Clicker Fit In Dog Training |
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Author: Adam Katz
I really don't have a problem with the clicker, itself. It has
it's place in more advanced training exercises and for tricks.
But not for basic obedience and behavior modification that is
the result of a fundamental lack of respect from the dog to the
owner. And not for behaviors that can be fixed immediately with
a firm, well timed correction.
I've never understood why someone would choose to take a whole
week to fix a behavior that can instead be fixed in 10 minutes,
if you use the right technique. It's not like the dog is any
more or less happy, one way or the other.
(To learn more about how to get maximum results in minimal time
with your dog, click here:
http://www.dogproblems.com/secretsbook.htm)
The clicker can be used to more accurately mark subtle
differences in behavior, as mentioned above, slight differences
in positioning, for teaching the competitive heel.
Where I take exception is with the "clicker training
methodology" which uses pop psychology terms to try to explain
away the necessity of correcting your dog for unwanted
behavior.
For basic, companion dog obedience, it comes down to this: Why
fix it, if it ain't broke? Especially if the "fix" takes longer
and provides no greater benefit to the happiness and well being
of the dog?
The other issue I have with the "clicker training approach" is
that it fails to account for the fact that most owners are
smart enough to realize that they can moderate the firmness of
their correction, based on the dog's temperament and the
motivation for bad behavior. The "clicker training approach"
adopts the viewpoint that every correction is a level 10
correction, and that every dog owner cannot be trusted to not
over-correct his dog.
And in my experience..
. even WITH the pinch collar... 98% of
dog owners consistently UNDER-CORRECT the dog, initially.
That's all for now, folks!
Adam
About The Author: Adam G. Katz is the author of the book,
"Secrets of a Professional Dog Trainer: An Insider's Guide To
The Most Jealously Guarded Dog Training Secrets In History."
Get a free copy of his report "Games To Play With Your Dog"
when you sign up for his free weekly dog training tips e-zine
at: http://www.dogproblems.com
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