The clicker training challenge

• 03-16-2008 9:19 PM

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  ron2 Joined on 09-10-2007 far north central Texas Posts 9,525 Points 500

  Re: The clicker training challenge Reply Contact DPU: Ron2, aren't you why why off topic and in advocacy mode Not in my view. Re-read my post. This thread is about challenging people to use the clicker. Not about what they think is wrong with it. My post was fully in support of one of the members and also included my thinking on why it is effective. While not directly an instruction in trying a clicker method for something, my post was certainly not out of line with the thinking for this thread. As far as I know, the mods are the actual thread monitors. If I was off topic or deleterious to the thread, they would let me know. This thread is not about debating styles of training nor is it a thread to pick apart what I have trained, what my dog does or does not get to do. But you could report me or even start a thread on the misadventures of Ron.   The way you treat your dog in this life determines your place in heaven. - chukchi proverb

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• 03-16-2008 10:30 PM

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  DPU Joined on 09-19-2006 Indiana Posts 4,311 Points 335

  Re: The clicker training challenge Reply Contact ron2: DPU: Ron2, aren't you why why off topic and in advocacy mode Not in my view. Re-read my post. This thread is about challenging people to use the clicker. Not about what they think is wrong with it. My post was fully in support of one of the members and also included my thinking on why it is effective. While not directly an instruction in trying a clicker method for something, my post was certainly not out of line with the thinking for this thread. As far as I know, the mods are the actual thread monitors. If I was off topic or deleterious to the thread, they would let me know. This thread is not about debating styles of training nor is it a thread to pick apart what I have trained, what my dog does or does not get to do. But you could report me or even start a thread on the misadventures of Ron. I thought this was not a discussion of why why why but of trying the tool and posting your experience on the technique and then receiving support on the specific technique applied.  If this thread is going to discuss about the inner working of Clicker Training then my real experience and the truth that the training does cause discomfort, albeit not in all dogs will be in support of the members trying this tool.   Having full knowledge of the happenings by using this method will assist the samplers in making the experience pleasant for the dog.

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• 03-17-2008 6:48 AM

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  ron2 Joined on 09-10-2007 far north central Texas Posts 9,525 Points 500

  Re: The clicker training challenge Reply Contact DPU: If this thread is going to discuss about the inner working of Clicker Training then my real experience and the truth that the training does cause discomfort, albeit not in all dogs will be in support of the members trying this tool.   Having full knowledge of the happenings by using this method will assist the samplers in making the experience pleasant for the dog.  I'm not a mod or admin, so I can't tell you what to do. I'm not sure there's anyone left in the forum that doesn't know what your opinion is on the subject. Sometimes, it's all I can do to get out of the way and let a person do to themselves whatever it is they must. Oh great DPU, save us from our woeful ignorance. The way you treat your dog in this life determines your place in heaven. - chukchi proverb

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• 03-20-2008 5:36 PM

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  Winnie's Dad Joined on 02-26-2008 (DC Suburbs) Maryland, USA Posts 28 Points 30

  Re: The clicker training challenge Reply Contact So, Winnie and I have been clicking whilst on our morning mile (walk, not run).  I'm not really looking for a spot-on heel, just trying to keep her at my side, and paying at least some attention to me.  I think she's improving, but I'm not really cueing her, as I want this to be somewhat of a default behavior.  I click whenever she glances at me. The other thing we're working on is "wait".  We're "waiting" at crosswalks and other visual boundaries, as well as non-visual spots (whenever I feel like it).  I'm hoping that once "wait" is strong, I can use that to keep her greetings a bit less exuberant. ~wd (this space available for a witty sig...)

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• 03-20-2008 8:53 PM

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  Infiniti Joined on 08-05-2007 Chicago Suburbs, Illinois Posts 825 Points 175

  Re: The clicker training challenge Reply Contact It sounds like it's going well for you so far!  Honor and I are working on LLW as well, and it's a challenge.  I'm doing the same technique of clicking when she makes eye contact.  That part has been having great success. Winnie's Dad: I'm hoping that once "wait" is strong, I can use that to keep her greetings a bit less exuberant. That will probably help a lot, at least based on my own experience.  I've been using a combination of "sit" and "wait" when introducing Honor to people.  This has worked well especially with little kids, since Honor thinks they are just SO cool that she has to rush them and give kisses. Lisa and: Honor - Alaskan Klee Kai Nike - Shetland Sheepdog Dubby - Holland Lop Max - Mini Lop

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• 03-27-2008 2:47 PM

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  amstaffy Joined on 09-10-2007 Pennsylvania, USA Posts 1,845 Points 340

  Re: The clicker training challenge Reply Contact Ann sent me an PM on this thread, so here I am...a little late(sorry Ann) For those of you who don't know Markie has started OB training since he retired in Dec from the conformation ring. My goal is to achive his CD title which would make him a Register of Honor dog with our parent club. Anywho...sure Ann I'll take your challange but I don't know that "I" am co-ordinated enough to help Markie...LOL! I'll keep you posted, might not be often but I will promise updates :) Please Lord if I must lead only one life, let it be at the end of an Am Staff

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• 03-27-2008 3:54 PM

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  spiritdogs Joined on 09-10-2007 Posts 9,993 Points 715

  Re: The clicker training challenge Reply Contact  Well, as a charter member of the Marky fan club, I am very glad to see that he wants to join in.  You might be very interested in Morgan Spector's book, "Clicker Training for Obedience" and maybe Shirley Chong's tape.  I think you can get that one at Tawzer Dog Videos.    Regional Director for Massachusetts, International Positive Dog Training Association Director, SeniorCare Pawsitive Connections Program AKC CGC Evaluator #3669 Therapy Dogs, Inc. Tester/Observer Sioux, CGC, TDInc. Maska, CGC, TDInc. Sequoyah, CGC Fergie, Retired Lap Dog, Age 19 Dancer, CGC, TDInc. (1989-2006) #1 Heart Dog "If you talk to the animals they will talk with you and you will know each other. If you do not talk to them you will not know them and what you do not know, you will fear. What one fears, one destroys." - Chief Dan George "The fidelity of a dog is a precious gift demanding no less binding moral responsibilities than the friendship of a human being. The bond with a true dog is as lasting as the ties of this earth can ever be." ~ Konrad Lorenz

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• 03-27-2008 4:02 PM

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  amstaffy Joined on 09-10-2007 Pennsylvania, USA Posts 1,845 Points 340

  Re: The clicker training challenge Reply Contact *Totally off topic*  Ann I just have to tell you about Hannibal!! Do you remember me telling you about him, Markie's half brother who is our most recent "rescue case". Dustin and I have been working with him, he is doing great and we took him to his first dog show!! I am so proud of both those boys!! Hanibal actually won at his first show! It wasn't easy and he is still a work in progress but he has surely come so far and a true testament to the great temperament the breed is known for. Please Lord if I must lead only one life, let it be at the end of an Am Staff

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• 03-27-2008 5:07 PM

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  spiritdogs Joined on 09-10-2007 Posts 9,993 Points 715

  Re: The clicker training challenge Reply Contact  Yay, Hannibal!!!!!  Love having a new guy to root for...  Now, I want the two of them to be clicker trained OTCH's    Speaking of temperament, have you ever thought of making Markie a therapy dog???  If you come to Bay Colony Cluster in Dec., I could test him;-)) Regional Director for Massachusetts, International Positive Dog Training Association Director, SeniorCare Pawsitive Connections Program AKC CGC Evaluator #3669 Therapy Dogs, Inc. Tester/Observer Sioux, CGC, TDInc. Maska, CGC, TDInc. Sequoyah, CGC Fergie, Retired Lap Dog, Age 19 Dancer, CGC, TDInc. (1989-2006) #1 Heart Dog "If you talk to the animals they will talk with you and you will know each other. If you do not talk to them you will not know them and what you do not know, you will fear. What one fears, one destroys." - Chief Dan George "The fidelity of a dog is a precious gift demanding no less binding moral responsibilities than the friendship of a human being. The bond with a true dog is as lasting as the ties of this earth can ever be." ~ Konrad Lorenz

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• 03-28-2008 7:09 PM

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  ron2 Joined on 09-10-2007 far north central Texas Posts 9,525 Points 500

  Re: The clicker training challenge Reply Contact Darn it, I just got around to checking this thread again. Anyway, congrats Amstaffy and count me in, too, as a fan of Markie, of course. I thought of you and Alieza today. On the way home, I saw a lady with two dogs in her car. One was a Border Collie and the other was a brown and white Am Staff with what looked like excellent structure in the head. Poking his head out the window and enjoying the wind.   The way you treat your dog in this life determines your place in heaven. - chukchi proverb

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• 04-03-2008 11:12 AM

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  Winnie's Dad Joined on 02-26-2008 (DC Suburbs) Maryland, USA Posts 28 Points 30

  Re: The clicker training challenge Reply Contact For anyone having "clicker coordination" issues (not enough hands, where's my clicker, etc.)  A tip I picked up at a Pat Miller seminar was to use an ID badge zip cord/clip. That way you don't have to hold your clicker when you don't need it, but you always know where it is, and it is easy to get to.  I like it better than the wrist or neck strap methods, because the zip cord zips it out of the way, so your clicker isn't hanging around and banging into things. ~wd (this space available for a witty sig...)

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• 04-09-2008 7:58 AM

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  spiritdogs Joined on 09-10-2007 Posts 9,993 Points 715

  Re: The clicker training challenge Reply Contact I don't know why I didn't think to mention it earlier, but you can always stand on the end of the leash instead of holding it;-))   Make sure you do it with the ball of the foot, or your heel, otherwise it will slip through and the dog will be off sniffing another dog's butt or chasing butterflies.  But, if you can do this, it takes care of at least one of the problems that newbies find vexing.    Regional Director for Massachusetts, International Positive Dog Training Association Director, SeniorCare Pawsitive Connections Program AKC CGC Evaluator #3669 Therapy Dogs, Inc. Tester/Observer Sioux, CGC, TDInc. Maska, CGC, TDInc. Sequoyah, CGC Fergie, Retired Lap Dog, Age 19 Dancer, CGC, TDInc. (1989-2006) #1 Heart Dog "If you talk to the animals they will talk with you and you will know each other. If you do not talk to them you will not know them and what you do not know, you will fear. What one fears, one destroys." - Chief Dan George "The fidelity of a dog is a precious gift demanding no less binding moral responsibilities than the friendship of a human being. The bond with a true dog is as lasting as the ties of this earth can ever be." ~ Konrad Lorenz

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