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Clicker Training
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Click for Joy! Questions and Answers from Clicker Trainers and Their Dogs
Melissa C. Alexander, moderator of the online discussion forum ClickerSolutions, collects clear and accurate answers to over one hundred commonly asked questions about clicker training in one essential reference.
Click for Joy! is packed with information for experienced trainers and newcomers alike, including:
* positive, effective solutions to common problems * practical instructions to train any behavior for fluency and reliability * encouragement, advice, and success stories from clicker trainers around the world * short-term and long-term consequences of controversial training techniques * clear, easy-to-understand explanations of the science underlying clicker training * glossary of clicker training terms and concepts * easy-to-use cross-referencing and index. |
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The Power of Positive Dog Training
Pat Miller, Jean Donaldson
The Power of Positive Dog Training is the best book yet on explaining how and why purely positive training works. Inside, you'll find easy to read discussion of the philosophy of positive training followed by training tips and exercises. This book is geared toward the dog owner who wants to develop a relationship with their dog based on friendship and positive reinforcement, not fear and punishment. You get 30 chapters with instructive illustrations, including an easy-to-follow, step-by-step, six-week basic training program (with diary) for any dog. |
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Cross-over Clicker Training Workbook
Gail Fisher; 1998
The term "crossover" refers to dogs and handlers with a traditional training background. Written by someone who's "been there...done that", crossing over to clicker may present unique issues. Includes potential pitfalls and frustrations as well as how-to's for the crossover trainer to achieve success with clicker training. |
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Click-n-Fetch
Deb Jones; Video; 1999
The retrieve is one of the most useful behaviors your dog can perform. Whether for fun, practical use, or competition, you can teach your dog an enthusiastic retrieve using this method. Shows you how to build a strong and reliable retrieve using only positive techniques. You will see each step of teaching the retrieve demonstrated. Common problems in retrieve training, and their solutions, are highlighted. |
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Click-n-Fix
Deb Jones; Video; 1999
Shows you how to fix your dog's behavior problems while using fair and humane techniques, rather than force and punishment. The focus is on the problem-solving methods of prevention, management, extinction and differential reinforcement. Problems such as chewing, nipping, destructiveness, jumping, barking, and hyperactivity are highlighted. |
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Click-n-Go
Deb Jones; Video; 1999
Presents the basic principles of clicker training. Clicker training is based on sound scientific principles and humane and positive methods. You will learn how to use clicker-based methods to change your dog's behavior. Techniques presented include shaping, luring, and targeting. This is an excellent overview for anyone interested in learning how to clicker train correctly and effectively. |
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Clicker Fun: Dog Tricks and Games Using Positive Reinforcement
Jones; 1998
Operant conditioning methods are explained by a behaviorist who is also a professional dog trainer. Once you've got the basics, it's on to teaching the fun and practical things! Your dog can learn to wave, dance, put away toys, turn on a light switch, and more. Ch. 1, introduction to operant conditioning and clicker training; Ch. 2, fundamental exercises and skills; Ch. 3, tricks, tricks, and more tricks; Ch. 4, all kinds of games to sharpen your teamwork skills; Ch. 5, lesson plans for a 4-week Clicks & Tricks class. |
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Clicker Magic
Karen Pryor; Video; 1997
More than 20 actual behavior-shaping sessions, from start to finish. Karen's running commentary explains the skill of pace and timing, and trainers range from total beginners to Karen herself, and include Corally Burmaster, editor of The Clicker Journal and her mule, Ringo. There's also a clicker-trained cat and a fish. Clicker Magic shows what clicker training is all about if you're a beginner, will fill in the gaps if you've been working on your own, will inspire you if you're an experienced instructor or trainer. Includes a free clicker. |
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Clicker Training for Dogs
Karen Pryor; 1999
New book from clicker training expert Karen Pryor includes the old A Dog & A Dlophin 2.0. It is essentially an introduction to clicker training (positive reinforcement training system based on operant conditioning, a set of sceintific principles describing the development of behavior in which the animal operates on the environment, instead of the other way around). Contents include: a memo from Karen, A Dog & A Dolphin (training without punishment), Getting Started (a few easy behaviors to train with a clicker), Clicker tips, frequently asked questions, and resources. |
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Clicker Training for Obedience
Morgan Spector; 1998
Step-by-step guide to applying the new science of clicker training to the demands of obedience performance, from novice through utility. You'll get specific instructions, including footwork diagrams and training plans, for developing extreme precision and reliability in dog and handler, through shaping and positive reinforcement. Spector emphasizes the behavioral concept of building basic skills, from puppyhood onward so thast the dog is prepared for each exercise even before advanced work begins. This detailed and thorough book, written by an attorney who is also an obedience competitor and instructor, may change your entire approach to obedience training. |
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Clicker Training for Your Horse
Alexandra Kurland; 1998
Shows you how and why to use the techniques of positive reinforcement and shaping with a horse. Leads you through the new methodology of clicker training step by step, so that you can do it for yourself, and makes clear the fact that clicker training is not just effective: it's FUN! You can teach your own horse to follow a "target" through scary places, stand quietly for grooming, shoeing, vet care, self-load, develop good manners, play games, do tricks, and excel in performance. This is a new, expanded edition!! |
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Clicker Training Manual
Gail Fisher; 1997
Well-respected as a "traditional" dog trainer, Fisher's Clicker Manual is a clearly written, easy-to understand, practical guide to clicker training. Progressions are clearly outlined, and the manual includes step-by-step information on clicker training for puppies and dogs, solving problem behavior, answers to common questions and clicker training specific behaviors. |
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Clicker Training Manual (Level 2)
Gail Fisher; 1998
Clicker Training, Level 2, is designed to follow Gail's first clicker book, Clicker Training Manual. Contents include: emitted behaviors, eliminating the clicker and food treats, perfecting responses, behavior chains, target training, hand signals, and more. The next step! |
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Clicker Workbook
Deborah Jones; 1997
Designed for those wanting a step-by-step method for learning how to use the clicker in their own dog training. Learn to use operant conditioning properly as you work through the important concepts. Has examples, exercises, and ideas to implement training. An active, hands-on introduction to clicker training. "Just for Fun" ideas now included in each lesson, plus all new pages in the back for students to copy and use. 1st edition written in 1997, and received Certificate of Achievement from the Dog Writer's Association of America for 1997! |
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Don't Shoot the Dog (Rev. Ed.)
Karen Pryor; 1999
One of our best selling teaching and training books. Not exclusively a dog training book - author is famous as an early dolphin trainer. Outlines 8 methods for putting an end to all kinds of undesirable behavior without yelling, threats, force, punishment, guilt trips - or shooting the dog; the 10 laws of shaping behavior through affection training; how to combat your own addictions to alcohol, drugs, cigarettes, overeating or whatever; how to deal with such difficult problems as a moody spouse, an impossible teen, or an aged parent; PLUS housetraining the dog, improving your tennis game, keeping the cat off the table, and much, much more! New revised edition has new chapter, "Clicker Training, A New Technique." This covers the use of clickers in dog training, why it works, and how it has caught on. |
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Karen Pryor's Clicker Training Start-Up Kit
Karen Pryor; 1996
Karen Pryor's "Don't Shoot the Dog" revolutionized dog training and turned trainers on to Clicker Training. Now you can learn how to use operant conditioning to shape behavior in all creatures-humans, dogs, cats, other creatures; then get Karen's Start-Up Kit, which is a great (and inexpensive) introduction to clicker training. The kit includes Clicker Training for Dogs booklet which explains how dolphin training and dog training use the same scientific principles, clicker training instructions for basic obedience, 2 clickers and a copy of Don't Shoot The Dog News. Get Clicking! |
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Puppy Love: Raise Your Dog the Clicker Way
Karen Pryor; video; 1999
The gentle, puppy-friendly way to raise a great family dog! Families learn to teach a new puppy where to sleep and play; the right places to "go;" good manners; polite greeting; permitting handling; what's okay to chew; cute, easy tricks; walking on a loose leash; coming when called, more. Clicker training! With clicker authority Karen Pryor and trainer Carolyn Clark, the staff and clients of the Centre for Applied Canine Behavior in Canada. 30 minutes running time. |
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Teaching Clicker Classes: Instructor's Guide to Using Reinforcement in Dog Training
Deb Jones; 1996
For obedience instructors teaching either group or private classes using clicker training. Purpose is to make it easier for instructors to switch from traditional training methods to the use of the clicker. Manual can be followed as written, or used as a flexible guide for developing individualized lesson plans. Received Certificate of Achievement from the Dog Writer's Association of America for 1997. |
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THE DOG WHISPERER
Paul Owens
A compassionate, nonviolent approach to dog training! Learn body language, reward-based training, clicker & target training, how to humanely solve behavioral problems such as jumping, barking, digging, chewing, and mouthing.
Price: $10.95 |
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