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E-Collar Technologies Premium Finger Clicker Trainer E-Collar Technologies Premium Finger Clicker training is a positive reinforcement[1] animal training method. The system uses conditioned reinforcers, which a trainer can deliver more quickly and more precisely than primary reinforcers such as food. The term "clicker" originally created from a small metal cricket noisemaker adapted from a child's toy that the trainer uses to precisely mark the desired behavior.
Preparation and Introduction using the E-Collar Technologies Premium Finger Clicker Trainer At first, the clicker will have no meaning to your dog the first time it hears the CLICK. The noise may catch your dog's attention, but it will have no emotional value. 1. CLICK - When you CLICK, make sure you stay still and don’t move your hands. JUST CLICK. 2. REWARD - Within a split second of the CLICK, give food to your dog. You want your dog to understand that the CLICK makes food appear.
Phase One Don’t ask for a behavior when you first begin with the finger clicker: just practice the CLICK THEN REWARD. You don't need your dog to sit or look at you; however, if they are doing this, it’s ok - it’s in fact a good thing as you have their attention. The point of the exercise is to get your dog to understand CLICK= REWARD. Stay close to your dog when you’re training, keep them onleash, and keep it simple. In the early stages, don’t talk to your dog as you want the CLICK to stand out.
Note: Delay their feed time or skip a meal before you start using the finger clicker: we want the food to be at its highest value. Hungry dogs will always work harder with more enthusiasm. Note: Always check for any allergies before choosing any food for your training. If your dog has any reactions, please consult a vet or nutrition specialist for more help. Treat pouch You ideally want a treat pouch that attaches nicely to your belt and opens wide for easy accessibility.
Pick times when your dog is enthusiastic If mornings or early evenings are more lively times for your dog, use this time to train. We want a happy, energetic dog that will help us to have a good, engaging training session. In between repetitions, give praise, walk around with your dog, and make sure you both stay focused. You only want to train for short periods, so you want as much engagement as possible.
Start off by teaching some basic commands standing in front of your dog, supply hand loaded and finger clicker ready. Wait for your dog to give you eye contact, then CLICK and burst backwards quickly before giving rewards. You do this as you want your dog to think they are in control, and their eye contact is activating your movements. Remember, CLICK (stay still) then a split second later, move, and THEN give rewards.
The “down”, is not something every dog will get the hang of first time. Be patient and take your time. If it is not working, come back on another training session and try again. Note: Once your dog has given the full behavior, do not reward any successive approximations, wait for the full behavior (“down”), CLICK THEN REWARD. End the session with “ALL DONE”.
Note: You are using the “COME” command while your dog is on its way back to you. With enough repetition, the dog will understand “COME” means move toward you. In time, the “COME” will be used to trigger the behavior of coming back to you. Creating Good Associations - Socialization When you have powered up the Finger Clicker to be a temporary release, it will make the dog come to us for food.
Training Resources and Recommended Reading: • https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/clicker-training-yourdog-mark-and-reward/ • https://www.ecollar.com/image?filename=The%20art%20of%20trai ning%20your%20dog%20book%20cover.jpg&width=800&height=0 • https://www.amazon.com/Everything you need to know about-E Collar-Training This Finger Clicker training guide contributed by Andrew Lang, CEO Paws in Nature For the full supporting video to this guide see www.pawsinnature.co.
