Clicker training has spread across the world and captured the interest of pet dog owners during the last decade. But many gundog trainers remain sceptical as to it's benefits or practical … [Read more...]
What is clicker training?
Over the last few years clicker training has swept across the world, but what does it involve, and what does it actually do? The philosophy of clicker training Clicker training is a system of … [Read more...]
Mixed methods in gundog training
The clicker is a brilliant tool for establishing new behaviours. But there are very few gundog trainers that are skilled in its use So if you attend gundog training classes, you will probably … [Read more...]
Can gundogs be clicker trained?
So can gundogs really be clicker trained? Or are you doomed to failure? This article is part of a series on clicker training. Let's have a look at the feasibility of clicker training your … [Read more...]
Who is clicker training their dogs?
This post is part of a series of articles on clicker training for gundogs. In this post I am taking a look at who is clicker training their dogs and why so few gundog trainers are using clicker … [Read more...]
What is a ‘positive-only’ trainer?
Positive-only trainers aim to avoid all aversives in dog training. So, no punishment at all, no matter how mild, in fact no coercion of any kind. Very few working gundog trainers are truly … [Read more...]
Some challenges for gundog clicker trainers
There are some challenges for those who wish to clicker train their gundogs. But they are not insurmountable. It is good to be aware of areas which might cause you problems and to arm yourself … [Read more...]
7 great things about clicker training your gundog
You may be a bit sceptical about clicker training. I know I was when I first tried it around ten years ago. I now use clicker training for teaching a number of skills to my own … [Read more...]
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