Things You'll Need
- Handful of dog treats
- Clicker
Instructions
Time the training for the middle of the day, in between your pet's breakfast and dinner, so that he is extremely hungry.
Place your dog in a quiet room or area. Avoid areas where unnecessary distractions may exist.
Hold the treats in one hand and the clicker in the other
Press the clicker and then give your dog a treat right afterward, so he or she begins to associate the click with a treat or positive reinforcement.
Test whether the dog has begun to associate the click with a treat by allowing the animal to become distracted for several minutes and then begin clicking the clicker. See if the dog immediately comes to you for a treat. If not, repeat steps 3, 4 and 5 again to reinforce that click equals treat in the dog's mind.
Teach basic commands to the dog, once they associate the clicker with the treat. As soon as they perform the action you desire, press the clicker and give a treat.