- Subjects
- Published
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Hoboken, N.J. :
Howell Book House
[2006]
- Language
- English
- Main Author
- Physical Description
- ix, 210 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
- Bibliography
- Includes index.
- ISBN
- 9780764596438
- Introduction
- 1. Get Clicked
- What Is a Clicker?
- Why Use a Clicker?
- How Is a Clicker Used in Dog Training?
- Using Verbal and Visual Cues with a Clicker
- Voice Cues
- Visual Cues
- Performing Arts
- Obedience, Agility, and Rally-O
- Assistance Work
- Media Dogs
- 2. The Basics in Basic Language
- Click & Treat
- Charge It!Targeting
- Target an Object
- Behavior Shaping
- Using Training Tools
- Flat Collar
- Body Harness
- Choke Collar
- Martingale Collar
- Sense-sation and Easy Walk Harnesses
- Head Halter
- Positive Control
- 3. Let's Begin
- Stationary Behaviors
- Sit
- Down
- Stand
- Moving Behaviors
- Heel
- Come
- Stay
- Time
- Adding Movement
- Distance
- 4. Just Do It!Using a Training Device
- Distraction Proofing with a Sense-sation Harness
- Distraction Proofing with a Head Halter
- Phasing Out Training Tools
- Phasing Out the Leash
- Phasing Out the Sense-sation or Easy Walk Harness
- Phasing Out the Head Halter
- 5. Click to Behave
- Housetraining
- Learning a Signal
- Jumping Up
- Barking
- Territorial/Protective Barking
- Attention-Seeking Barking
- Play Barking
- Chewing and Mouthing
- Digging
- Dig on Command
- Stealing
- 6. Off and Running
- Increase the Distance
- Drop the Leash
- Greater Distance, Dropped Leash
- Phase 3 Heeling
- Stay
- Come
- Distraction Proofing
- We're Off!
- Outdoor Activities Off Leash
- Play in the Park
- Camping
- Hiking and Backpacking
- Running with the Horses
- 7. Click & Trick
- Basic Tricks
- Shake
- Sit Up
- Wave
- Roll Over
- Speak
- Fun with Toys
- Target a Named Toy
- Retrieve a Toy
- Find It
- Doors Aren't Barriers
- Open the Door
- Close the Door
- 8. Smile, Don't Growl!Calming Signals
- Types of Aggression
- Territorial Aggression
- Fear Aggression
- Possessive Aggression
- Maternal Aggression
- Redirected Aggression
- Aggression with a Physical Cause
- Overt Aggression
- Demanding/Dominant Aggression
- Temperament Testing for Aggression
- Pain Threshold
- Social Dominance
- New Objects and Situations
- 9. Clicker Duet
- Working with More than One Dog
- Tandem Training in the Basics
- Come
- Sit-Stay
- Down-Stay
- On-Leash Duo
- Tandem Trick Work
- Shake and Wave
- Twirl
- Sit Up
- Speak
- Jump Over or Through
- Roll Over
- Tandem Training in the Distraction Zone
- More Than Two.10 Clicking Unlimited
- Conformation
- Gaiting
- Stacking
- Stand for Examination
- Obedience
- Novice Classes
- Open Classes
- Utility Classes
- Rally-O
- Canine Freestyle
- Agility
- Other Fun Activities
- Appendix: Internet Resources
- Index