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What is Clicker Training?

by Krista Mifflin
for About.com

Question: What is Clicker Training?

Answer: Clicker training is the training method of "marking" your dog's behaviour by the sound of a *click*.

The objective is to use the click to define the precise moment when your dog does something right. By first teaching your dog to associate the click with a treat, or praise, you can literally shape your dog's behaviour.

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