How To Train A Dog To Settle Down / Relax - training a dog
How To Train A Dog To Settle Down / Relax
This lays the foundation for a lot of different things in dog training. You can use this when guests come over and you need the dog to wait politely before they are greeted, or to provide the comfort of something familiar in a new environment. Once a dog understands the mat to be a positive place, they can experience physiological relaxation in places that may have otherwise been 'scary' or 'over-arousing'. I use this very frequently on a daily basis with Solea. She waits on her bed everyday as I prepare and serve her meal. In fact, often times she will go to it by herself as a way of telling me that it's getting close to dinner time! I also send her to her mat while I gather the things before we go out for practice, work or walks. This assures her that if she remains calm, good things will happen! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Please SUBSCRIBE & help spread the magic of positive reinforcement, the only way that a dog deserves to learn. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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How to start clicker training your dog- clicker dog training tricks - training a dog
How to start clicker training your dog- clicker dog training tricks
How to start clicker training your dog- clicker dog training tricks In this video you will learn the beginning steps to clicker training your dog. I will continue to upload videos of the next steps and important behaviors to teach your dog or puppy right from the start. My videos will cover not only training your dog with a clicker but also without a clicker so pay attention even if you are not interested in using a noise marker to train your dog. :) Some of you might have seen this footage already- it is from the video "What is Clicker Training?" However I have gotten a lot of questions from people on how to start clicker training, so I thought I would make this part of the video into its own tutorial as so many people have requested the information and found it hard to find. If you do not know what clicker training is, please watch my video! "What is clicker training?" www.youtube.com 'dog training' 'clicker training' 'dog trainer' 'dog training tips' 'dog training tip' 'how to train a dog' 'how to train your dog' 'how to clicker train your dog' 'dog tricks' 'using a clicker' 'dog obedience'
My dog, a rescued mutt, could care less about toys during training, he only plays when he's in the mood. Haha, but treats work like magic on him.
ReplyDeleteYou and kikopup are my favorite YouTube trainers
you could watch " its me or the dog"
ReplyDeletein some of those shows you can see how she takes on seperation anxiety
dude u really suck
ReplyDeleteWhere do you get a Clicker?
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ReplyDeletewill they go on the floor where there's not a mat like just on the floor?
ReplyDeleteAwesome vid!
ReplyDeleteyour dog is beautiful but holy crap it must shed SO MUCH
ReplyDeleteExcellent series of videos. Thanks for sharing them.
ReplyDeleteMy dog has seperation ansitey and gets sad when i leave and say settle down what should i do she is my foster dog
ReplyDeleteOk, so it seems that you're a smarter human than me. Because clearly my dog is not the problem. :-)
ReplyDeleteYou're amazing! If you can make a video on how to teach the off command or how to make a dog understand that it's not allowed on certain furniture it would be great!
ReplyDeleteDude I love all your videos!!!!!! Thanks alot!
ReplyDeleteUr biggest fan!!
you sound exactly like fluffeetalks
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad I found you! You are great. All your videos are easy to follow and well explained. I have a 4 months labrador and training is so much fun now (I use to be frustrated). I am now using a clicker and wow, I love it! Really, your videos are great and me and my dog are getting closer and closer. Thank you very much.
ReplyDeleteChop his nuts off.
ReplyDeleteDONT BUY A CLICKER! SAVE YOUR MONEY AND BUY A PEN THAT CLICKS! IT WORKS!!
ReplyDeleteImagine you have three labs in the house and they have a hard time remembering who's mat is who's. (My dogs regularly go into each other's crates. They're quite doofy.) .... Is it ok if they switch mats as long as they are on *A* mat? Should I focus on them remembering which mat is theirs? Halp.
ReplyDelete(PS -- my first dog was a rescued vicious guard dog who was unable to get near anyone but me. I understand how much hard work it can be to manage one. Bless you for trying to get him some help!)
ReplyDeleteHi there! Try finding a patient friend with a calm dog. Meet up in the park. The minute your dog sees the other dog (from afar) give him a treat. Keep treating him, and inch closer. If at any time he becomes excited, walk the other direction, let him calm down, then try again. ... Eventually, your goal should be for the dog to walk past the other dog without reacting in any way. That will take weeks of hard regular training. In the meanwhile, muzzle your dog for everyone's safety!
ReplyDeletewhat is the clicker for? because I dont have one
ReplyDeleteI took your advice and the shelter had no German Shepherds plus they said they are very hard to come by....:-( I thought maybe to look for a breeder..what do you think?
ReplyDeletei cant teach my dog to walk with me in a loose leash, she always runs away when we open the gates
ReplyDeletegood video but to me all the dog trainers on youtube are weirdos. like really weird.
ReplyDeleteTHAT RHYMED
ReplyDeleteIm glad I watched this. I didnt know about muffling the clicker. =)
ReplyDeleteshould I start clicker training for an older dog??? Or is that not the best idea to do???
ReplyDeleteThanks a million emilly !!
ReplyDeleteRepetition is key! Not only for the dogs, but also for their handlers..
ReplyDeleteWith every puppy training course I give, I always start the weekly lesson with how to correctly use the clicker. Most people I meet only 'copy' what they see and do not really understand what they're doing..
Visiting a dog school is not only very sociable, but also helps you and the dog to perform the exercises in a correct manner. And please, don't be afraid to ask a 'stupid' question..
I tried a piece of those soft sticker things you put at the bottom of chair legs not to scratch the floor. It worked to a degree.
ReplyDeleteyou are exactly like that girl trainer in free willy. lol
ReplyDeleteWhat else Could we use besides poster tack?
ReplyDeleteEmily you're Great!! i admire you by tons!
ReplyDeletei need your help, you see, i have a 7months german sheperd, she is a highly active dog and little bit agressive, she bites but she does it like a play, and sometimes that hurts, some days ago my dad told me if she continues that way i'll have to give her to a dog pound, and i really love her, i don't know how to start, because she's always jumping, bitting, barking, but i love her anyway,how can i start the training?
thanks =)
8 week German Shepherd. No reaction to the "charging". After 50 some times, with good food, she still does not look up when it is clicked. She doesn't even seem to be interested at all. Yes, I've been waiting the second from the clicker. Any way to solve this? Thanks.
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ReplyDeleteJust following those instruction I got my puppy trained easy
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Our 8 week old dachshund puppy doesn't respond to food or treats that well. She seems uninterested when we try to train her. When I tried to let her mug my hand she did it for a little while then walked off. Even at meal times she seems uninterested in her food. How do we solve this?
ReplyDeleteAhh, ok, I'm in North America, but I will look for something similar! Thanks for the help :)
ReplyDeletethank you thank you thank you.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Kiko. I'll check it out asap.
ReplyDeleteWell what I do is just say "epep" & lead him outside. Is that just as bad? & I don't really know how to reward him except for verbally as he's shy & won't take food. I always give him pets & lots of "good pupps! good boy!" when he goes pee outside, when he comes in from the yard and when he pees on walks. I don't know if that helps much, he just kinda wiggles his tail a little.
ReplyDeleteHaha sorry, I was actually just counting the amount of times you said it, that's all. By the way, your video's were a great help when initially learning how to train my dog. It was a lot of fun!
ReplyDeleteI have a shy dog who has really taken to clicker training, but he doesn't ever seem interested in whatever treat I try. Hot dogs, chicken, cheese, kibble anything. He absolutely won't go into a down position, I have tried super awesome treats to lure him and he only stands up and then gets frustrated and distracted! Help!
ReplyDeleteYes- you could recharge the clicker, and use it when you are training new behaviors- one click equals one treat- when your dog is ready to move off treats you can use another marker to mean good job but you may or may not get a reward- like "good boy" etc. For "offering" play the no mugging game- just clicking your dog for waiting calmly until you train or ask for something- see my next video that I am about to post.
ReplyDeleteI am not sure what you mean? You can click more or less times depending on the dog- some dogs you can just start training and conditioning occurs while you are training other behaviors
ReplyDeleteFirst search for my video "handling shyness" then look up "How to stop unwanted behavior- the positive interrupter" basically you can interrupt behavior without using intimidation which is not only great for fearful dog s but all animals in general! Even human beings. If your dog is about to pee inside you can use a recall or kissy noise and rush to the door and encourage the dog to go outside. I have a video on house training too "House training a puppy or rescue "
ReplyDelete@jam148 you mean the multi clicker? I bought it online at the dutch version of zooplus, I don't know where you live. it's called clix multi clicker, its blue with a volume slider on the back.
ReplyDeleteWhere did you buy that?
ReplyDeleteDon't ever correct for going to the bathroom, not even in the house. Because, what the dog may learn is, 'my owner doesn't like it when I go to the bathroom in front of him.' Then, as you can imagine, this can be very counter-productive. Ignore him if he ever has an accident, and obviously reward when he goes outside.
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