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Want To Know How To Clicker Train Your Vizsla? 3 Steps That Will Change Your Vizsla's Behaviour Fast

So you want to know how to clicker train your Vizsla fast?

I get it... there's nothing worse than an 'out of control' dog. It took me 12 months to find relief.

Whatever kind of dog you have, clicker dog training is one of the most effective and impressive methods for controlling and dictating a dog's behaviour when trying to teach them basic commands. It takes very little time to master clicker training and with a well operated clicker, you can teach your dog nearly anything.

Clicker Training - The Theory Behind It

The idea behind clicker training is that you're teaching your dog to associate the sound of the clicker - a strong, sharp sound that they can hear from 20+ yards away - with a specific command you give. The goal of the training is to mark specific desirable behaviour and then reward it with the sound of the clicker.

Naturally clicker dog obedience training doesn't commence with a clicker. You've got to first teach your dog the clicker is a reward for good behavior. This is often done with a bag of treats and an easy, 2 buck clicker from your local pet shop.

Why should you follow this method?

* Your Vizsla will associate the clicker with 'doing a good job' and 'receiving a treat' only

* Verbal commands are given in many different situations - this can cause confusion in your dog's mind and therefore verbal commands are often not as strong as a clicker response

The Method Behind Clicker Training

There are 3 very simple steps to train your Vizsla to respond to a clicker.

Step 1. Entice the behavior - ask your Vizsla to do something you desire. It can be sitting, heeling, lying down, or whatever other behaviours you are attempting to teach.

Step 2. After you've gotten them to perform their behaviour, mark it with a click.

Step 3. Give them a reward.

It generally takes only 2 or 3 markings before your Vizsla learns the connection between the behavior and the click.

Once the dog has done the behavior and received their reward, continue doing it to buttress the behavior as much as humanly possible. You don't need to use treats ever single time. Praise and petting work just as well and can at last replace the behavior.

Clicker dog training works well because they will immediately respond, allowing you to reward them and immediately instill it in their minds. A verbal command will take time to get through.

Moving to a Command

Once your Vizsla has associated the new behaviour with the click - it is time to transition to a command.

Step 1. Say the command

Step 2. Click

Step 3. Give a Reward

Your Vizsla will quickly learn to associate all 3 steps.

Ultimately, with good clicker training, your Vizsla will respond to oral cues and praise for behaviour without the need for treats.

As you might imagine, clicker canine training has a considerable number of applications. It can make coaching your dog far easier in some ways. With an easy, pointed command, you can mark and fortify almost any behavior.

About the Author

The question is, can you alter your Vizsla's bad behaviours for good? Yes you can! Check out my FREE e-book on How To STOP Your Vizsla's Obedience Issues For Good!, and learn how to become the alpha dog.

can someone tell me what was on the lynx advert?

my boyfriend has a 'clicker'and it has numbers on the front of it,i asked him what it was,and he says its a mans thing and i wouldnt understand,ive been looking out for the advert but it never comes on....please tell me what it is and what its about because hes really starting to irritate me with his little clicker!!

Everytime the man (George Clooney) was approached or looked at by a women, he would "click" and then see how many he got. At the end he shows his clicker to this average looking guy, and the guy beats Clooneys score by a long way.

Hope your boyfriend isnt using his clicker for the same purpose. Maybe hes trying to tell you how lucky you are to be with him. lol

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