Things You'll Need:
- Clicker
- Treats
- Patience
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Step 1
Make a training plan. Decide which behavior you want your dog to learn and break it down into manageable steps. Write down your plan.
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Step 2
Pair the click to a treat. Find a treat your dog loves. Then click the clicker and give him a treat. Do this several times until the dog associates the clicker with the treat.
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Step 3
Click at the first sign of obedience. For example, if you want to teach your dog to sit, click and treat as soon as his back end approaches the floor. Repeat several times.
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Step 4
Watch for your dog to come closer to the training behavior. In our example, his butt actually lands on the floor. Then click and treat again. Do this step several times before watching again for his behavior to come even closer. Repeat until he performs the desired behavior.
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Step 5
Add a cue. When he sits, say "Sit," click and treat. Repeat.
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Step 6
Gradually cut back on the clicks. Eventually your dog will respond to the cue you've created even without a treat.





