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Training your family dog using the clicker training approach is particularly family friendly. Here's why.
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Clicker training delivers the potential for a relationship between you and your dog that is so much more than one of mere obedience.
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Clicker training involves shaping behavior in small steps, identifying the behavior, as it occurs, with some kind of marker signal. But couldn't you just use a word, like "good," or "yes," as a marker signal?
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From Virginia Broitman and Sherri Lippman's The How of Bow Wow, this clear overview of clicker training gives you the basics in just one minute!
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Carolyn Clark gives you an overview and some tips on potty training your puppy.
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Watch as Karen Pryor demonstrates how clicker training can be used with all types of animals, including a fish!
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Revolutionary in design and function, the new i-Click was designed by the clicker trainers at KPCT to provide the next generation tool for clicker training.
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This is the "Bible" on positive reinforcement training, or operant conditioning, and how it works—with people and, of course, with animals. Fun to read, too! Over 300,000 in print. Karen Pryor's clear and entertaining explanation of behavioral training methods made "Don't Shoot the Dog" a bestselling classic!
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When Emma Parsons, canine trainer and behavior consultant, discovered that Ben, her own prized golden retriever, was aggressive toward other dogs and that traditional remedies took his reactivity to nightmarish levels, she turned to clicker training. Now the solutions she developed are laid out, clearly and empathetically, for you to follow.
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|  Pogo PlushThese irresistible plush toys have a free-floating squeaker inside to keep your dog entertained. The balls have a unique bounce-back design that dogs love! Plus, the inner rubber frame makes them much more durable than a traditional squeaky toy. With no stuffing, if a dog does manage to disembowel the toy, there’s no mess! | |  TugzeesThe Cheerful Pet Tug Toys products are designed in America and then handcrafted by artisans in Nepal. Each piece is individually handmade with 100% all-natural and durable New Zealand wool. Therefore, each product you receive will truly be a one-of-a-kind piece of art! The double dog tug toys have colorful balls with tassels on each end to use with two dogs. The extra-long tug toys have a ball on one end and a handle on the other, making it easier and safer for you to play tug with your pet! | |  Reversible Down VestWhen the weather gets colder, prepare your dog with this stylish and functional Reversible Down Parka. Small and large dogs alike will appreciate its ripstop nylon fabric, channeled quilting, and ultra-light goose-down fill that will keep dogs with every type of fur warm, but not overheated, during cold weather. | |  Yeowww! "Stinkies" Catnip sardinesOur in-house testing found that our cats loved these treats. The fabric sardines are filled to the gills with catnip that your cat will love. You can buy individual sardines or get three at a time that come in a fun and fashionable sardine tin. From our testing, we found that your cat might not want you to put them away. |
See more... |  Clicker Training: The Perfect FoundationCombining material from Laurence’s very successful Foundation and Novice books, her latest edition guides you through the essential steps needed to broaden your skills and deepen your understanding of the key clicker principles. Learn how and why the clicker works, how to use and manage rewards and add names to behaviors, and basic shaping and targeting techniques. Enjoy the challenge of planning your dog’s learning, breaking the behaviors into small achievable chunks, and developing your shaping skills. Finally, take your dog’s learning to the next level by establishing ultra-reliable behaviors—all while having great fun with your dog! | |  Do You Mind game for DogsYou, your friends, your family, and your dog will have so much fun with this exciting new game! Roll the pawprint die, pick a matching card, and try to get your dog to perform the indicated activity before time runs out. The doggie and owner with the highest number of points wins! Perfect for training. Comes with die, 60 activity cards, timer, score pad, and pencil. | |  CatFeats game for CatsA fun way to teach your cat new tricks! Your cat will enjoy earning cuddles, compliments, toys, gestures, and treats through interactive activities that you can do together. A great way to get to know your cat better and strengthen your bond! Comes with die, 25 activity cards, timer, score pad, and pencil. | |  Yeowww! Catnip Heart AttackOur in-house testing found that our cats loved these fuzzy hearts. One side is fabric and other side is covered in soft red fur. The inside is filled to the gills with catnip that your cat will love. From our testing, we found that your cat will love to paw, chew, and kick away his/her heart's content. |
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