| Re: clicker training question?
LOL ... I use the word "table" too for the agility platform. I know what gadget you're referring to, I saw it just before the holidays at the obedience class my dog is enrolled in. Honestly, I wouldn't use it. Reason being is I use my hands as a guide for my dog where I want her to go. When it comes to "touch" and "target", I use my arms and hand to point in the direction or to the object I want her to go, followed by the command. I've always learned and am still kind of new to clicker training that click = treat. Even if you accidentally click the clicker, a treat should follow. For agility it was easy not to use the clicker and treats, as just the opportunity to be able to try out the equipment, followed by a game of tug when the course was completed was very rewarding for my girl.
ETA: When I hear people say things such as "the dog will bond with the clicker instead of the owner" or "my dog will eat the clicker", I know right away they are not using the clicker properly and weaning it properly.  |