or can i eventually get her to just obey the commands without using the clicker?

going to start clicker training my dog. any tips or websites that can help me with techniques to get the best results??
reason for clicker training is no other method works, he is afraid of learning, I’ve talked to dog trainers and everything they say clicker training is my best bet

So my dog is 5 years old and is a German Shepard mix. Most of his life he has only occasionally gone on walks and I regret never taking him on walks but before you accuse me of being a bad owner it was because I was young and couldn’t handle the dog when we first got him (sorry I had to say that). I am so sad that I never got in enough walks but within the last 4-5 months me and my friend have been walking him and I know he’s in the habit of tugging on leashes (not as bad as he used to) and getting a bit reactive around other dogs (never biting or attacking). I’m patient and I know it’ll take some time for him to be behaved but if you have any tips for training I would be grateful!

I just got my puppy an indoor puppy potty, and every hour I try putting her on their and I always say, “Go potty!” She does know what that means but she won’t go. How can I get her to go on her puppy potty? It’s a plastic grass terf. We call it her puppy potty.

Thanks!

My mother has seen my increased interest in training my dog for therapy work and bought me a dog-training clicker. She says that my aunt used a similar one to train her labrador and that it worked wonders on him.

One problem…I have no clue whatsoever how a little red plastic clicker can train my dog. She’s very food-orientated and I’m worried that once the treats are taken away, the training will go right out of her brain. I don’t see how adding a small clicking noise will make any more difference.

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Puppy leash training can be difficult to grasp however this guide will help. In the beginning he will want to go after after all things in sight and the only thing blocking him from getting crushed by a car is that he is you have a hold of him by his lead.

Both you and your little dog may have a excellent time with this right now however if your puppy discovers that pulling is tolerated when he grows up you will have a real battle on your hands and you could give up on taking your dog for a walk all together.

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Believe it or not, there are some people who believe that dogs do not need to be trained when they are young. This is absolutely NOT true! For your sanity’s sake you will need to do housetraining and teach your puppy what is and is not acceptable behavior. This dog training information will save you in the future.

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Who wouldn’t want a well trained dog that everyone enjoys having around? Let’s face it. No one wants a dog that bites, nips, barks, digs, jumps, begs or growls, but how do you achieve the preferred behaviors and eliminate the unwanted ones? Simply put, the answer is training. At the very least, you want your dog to know and obey the basic commands of sit, stay, come, down and heel.

Maybe you can get your dog to obey when he is on a leash but the second he is loose, you have lost all control. Not only is this a cause for major frustration, it also puts your dog at risk from any one of a number of hazards. So how do you train your dog to obey on and off the leash? The simple solution is a remote dog training collars.

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Because of the loyal nature of dogs, humans have found it very useful to use these friendly animals and train them to work and entertain us with tricks. With a bit of patience and effort we can teach our dogs a great number of useful activities to make our lives better. Unless you really do not have the time to invest in training your dog, it is usually better for both of you to work with your pet yourself. There are professional dog trainers you can hire to teach your dog certain routines but they will not be able to help you bond with your four-legged friend.

Dog training can be divided into several basic forms. The first and most important part of a dog’s training is in the area of basic obedience. A dog that will stay when told or await your command to come to you will be mush less likely to cause problems around other people. These basic skills work both ways. It is necessary for you to be able to teach your dog specific actions to let you know what they need as well. This is especially good for knowing when your pet needs food or to go for a walk.

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