How Do You Use Clicker Training With Multiple Dogs?
Clicker training is an effective method used to reinforce positive behavior in dogs. A clicker is a small plastic square with a button in the middle. When the button is pressed, a “click” sound is made that grabs your dog’s attention. Using a clicker conditions dogs to associate the click sound with a variety of positive behaviors. Clickers are more effective than verbal commands, since dogs can be easily confused by different words. Clicker training offers more consistency and can be used to train dogs individually or in groups. When dogs are in groups, they can be easily distracted; however, the unique sound of the clicker causes dogs to focus on the “click” rather than on one another. The following steps will explain how to use clicker training with multiple dogs. Bring the dogs to a quiet area where there are no distractions. The dogs will need to be focused, so do not train more than three dogs together at a time. If more than three dogs need training, keep the extra dogs in a sep
