Karen Pryor clicker dog training (review)
Karen Pryor is a renowned animal trainer who has been training dogs for many decades. Her successful dog training methods are based on positive reinforcement using a clicker (a small handheld device that makes a distinct sound to mark desired behaviors).
Her website is dedicated to clicker training (for dogs and other pets). It also contains a wealth of resources for dog owners, from training tools to educational materials.
What you will find on Karen Pryor’s website
1. Dog Training Tools and Equipment
The website offers a collection of products essential for clicker training. This includes clickers for dog training, dog treats, and training mats. The clickers come in different designs and styles, including the standard clicker, the i-Click (a quieter option), and the Clicker Training Ultimate Pack, which includes a range of tools and training resources.
2. Educational Resources
-Books and DVDs:
Karen Pryor’s book, Reaching the Animal Mind (available at Amazon, which is listed on this dog blog) provides foundational knowledge and advanced techniques.
DVDs and online courses are also available for people who prefer visual and interactive learning.
-Dog Training Guides and Articles:
Karen’s website hosts a range of articles, step-by-step guides, and FAQs that cover various dog training topics (from basic obedience to more complex behavioral issues).
3. Online Courses and Webinars
Online courses and webinars are also available on the website. These courses cover various aspects of clicker dog training and behavior modification, offering interactive learning opportunities that can be accessed online from anywhere in the world.
4. Community and Support
There is community support on Karen’s website, where dog owners can connect with each other, and share their clicker training experience with their dogs.
FAQ about clicker dog training
1. What is clicker training, and how does it work for dog training?
Clicker training is a positive reinforcement technique that uses a small handheld device (the clicker) to mark desired behaviors. When a dog performs a behavior correctly, the trainer clicks the device and then provides a reward, such as a treat. (The click sound serves as a clear signal to the dog that it has performed the correct action and that a reward is coming).
2. Is clicker training effective for all types of dogs?
Yes, clicker training can be effective for dogs of all breeds, ages, and temperaments. It is particularly useful for addressing behavioral issues and teaching new commands because it focuses on positive reinforcement.
3. Do I need to use special dog treats with clicker training?
While you don’t need special treats, using high-value treats that your dog finds appealing to their taste buds can enhance the effectiveness of clicker training. (The dog treats should be small, soft, and easy to chew so that your dog can quickly consume them and continue with the dog training session).
4. How long does it take to see results with clicker training?
The time it takes to see results with clicker training can vary depending on several factors, including the dog’s age, previous dog training experiences, and the complexity of the behaviors being taught to the dog.
5. Can clicker training be used to address dog behavioral problems?
Yes, clicker training can be used to address a wide range of behavioral problems, (i.e. excessive barking, jumping, and fear based behaviors). When using positive reinforcement to reward good behaviors in your dog, clicker training helps to redirect the dog’s focus to better behaviors.
Dog owners visiting Karen’s Pryor website can expect to find:
1. Educational resources on dog training
2. Clicker dog training products including:
-Books
-Clickers
-Dog treats pouches
-DVDs
KAREN PRYOR’S STORE IS LOCATED UNDER Dog care products (see right side of blog)
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DOG TRAINING -
CALLING YOUR DOG
Introduction
When interacting with your dog, it is important to have your dog respond to your call whether your dog is sitting in your living room or playing with other dogs at the local park.
In this 7-minute video, dog trainer Zak George trains a Corgi puppy to come when called by his owners. Zak shares the following tips for a successful dog recall:
1. Practice the dog recall at home first before using this technique outdoors.
2. Always use an enthusiastic or calm voice when calling your dog. (Using a pleasant voice will ensure that your dog associates good feelings to dog training).
3. Look for those opportunities when your dog is ready to listen to you, and seize the moment to call your dog.
4. Reward your dog with a treat.
5. The next step is to call your dog using various postures (i.e., turn your back to your dog) to get your dog to respond to different situations.
6. Once your dog responds well at home, you can then try name recall while outdoors with your dog.
Dog training video - Dog calling demo:
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DOG TRAINING
"LEAVE IT"
Introduction
Dogs are playful by nature, and they sometimes put things in their mouths that are not good for their health (i.e., branches, leaves or food found in a park). Your dog will often resist your commands to drop whatever they’re holding in their mouth.
In this 3-minute video, dog trainer Jennifer, from the American Kennel Club, demonstrates the “Leave it” dog training command. She provides the following tips to dog owners:
1. Place a low value dog treat in one hand (something your dog is not too interested in).
2. Hold your low value treat at your dog’s nose level with your hand open.
3. If your dog tries to eat the treat, close your hand into a fist.
4. Let your dog lick your hand even though your hand is closed.
5. Wait for your dog to ignore the treat in your closed hand, and reward your dog with the high value treat (placed in your other hand).
6. When your dog ignores the treat even with your hand open, you’re ready to add the cue words, “Leave it”. (If your dog is tempted to eat the treat, close your hand right away).
Dog training video - The "Leave it" command:
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DOG TRAINING
"LIE DOWN"
Introduction
There are times when you want your dog to simply lie down and relax, so that you can have peace & quiet at home while watching TV, talking on the phone with loved ones or even outside the home while visiting friends or enjoying other activities.
In this 4-minute video, dog trainer Nancy, from the American Kennel Club, demonstrates the “Lie down” dog training command. In her video, she provides the following tips to dog owners:
1. Fill up your pocket with dog treats.
2. Place the dog treat under your dog’s nose.
3. Lower the dog treat towards the ground.
4. When your dog lowers its head to grab the treat, reward your dog immediately with the dog treat in your hand.
5. Each time you lower the dog treat towards the ground, your dog will follow until it lies down.
6. You can then use a hand signal or use the command, “Lie down”.
Dog training video - The "Lie down" command:
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Teaching your dog to sit is a basic dog training command that most dog owners are familiar with, as this simple technique teaches your dog to have good manners in various situations.
In this 3-minute video, dog trainer Nancy, from the American Kennel Club, demonstrates the “Sit” dog training command. She provides the following tips to dog owners:
1. Fill up your pockets with dog treats.
2. Place a treat in front of your dog’s nose to ensure that your dog is motivated to receive this treat.
3. Lift your hand up. Your dog’s head will follow your hand (as it contains the treat).
4. Your dog’s rear will naturally move towards the floor, as your dog lifts its head up (to follow the treat in your hand).
5. When your dog sits down, reward your dog with a treat.
6. If your dog jumps up, wait for your dog to sit down again (and then reward your dog with the treat in your hand).
7. When your dog starts to sit down easily without the treat, you can then use a hand signal or the command, “Sit”.
Dog training video - The "Sit" command:
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DOG TRAINING
"STAY"
Introduction
There are times when you need your dog to stay in place (i.e., when you’re retrieving an object from a different room than where your dog is located at that moment). The dog training command, “Stay” is useful for those situations when you want your dog to remain in the same position without being tempted to follow you around.
In this 10-minute video, dog trainer Zak George trains a dog to stay in place using the dog training command, “Stay”. He shares the following tips with dog owners:
*There are 3 elements to Zak’s dog training method:
1. Duration
2. Distance
3. Distraction
1. Start with the command, “Stay” using a short duration of time. Use your hand as a cue for your dog to stay in place. If your dog stays in place, reward your dog with a treat.
2. While using the command, “Stay”, increase the distance between you and your dog by moving away from your dog. If your dog stays in place, reward your dog with a treat.
3. The final step is to use the dog training command, “Stay” in various distractions around your dog. In this video, Zak uses a squeaky toy to distract his dog while teaching him to respond to the command, “Stay”.
Watch a demo of "Stay" dog training:
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| PUPPY BITING Introduction Puppies first learn to bite in the litter with other puppies, as biting is a form of playing and socializing with their siblings. Once a puppy leaves its birth mother and moves into a new home, they may continue their habit of biting as a way to play with their new human friends. In this 2-minute video, dog trainer Debbie, from the Karen Pryor Academy (the founder of the dog clicking training method), does a quick demo to show dog owners how to stop a puppy from biting people. She shares the following tips with dog owners: 1. When the puppy starts biting you, distract your puppy by giving it a treat. 2. Give your puppy a toy to move their attention away from wanting to bite you. 3. If your puppy jumps up on you (to get more treats), turn side ways as a signal to let the puppy know that jumping (on people) is not approved. 4. Move away with the toy to reinforce this good behavior (of not jumping on people). 5. Once your dog responds well to this command, use the clicker sound to reinforce positive behaviors. Dog training video - Puppy biting: © 2024 DogCareResources.com. All Rights Reserved. |
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