4. You're Using Your Clicker Too Much
Pretty common and a useful training technique when utilised correctly is clicker training. You have to know, though, how to use your clicker before you begin clicking away. Should you be utilising it incorrectly, things can get really confused rather rapidly. Not earlier nor too long after; the clicker should be activated exactly at the moment your dog exhibits the desired behaviour. For good learning, this timing is absolutely vital. Many trainers click several times for one behaviour or click without thinking through a reward. Recall that the clicker is not a reward itself; it is rather a marking instrument that promises one. When first introducing the clicker, start with easy actions and make sure you're familiar with the timing before working on more difficult training drills.
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