Tails of Success Dog Training - Transforming Your Pet into a Well-Mannered Companion

A well-trained dog is a happy dog, and with the right techniques, you can transform your pet into a well-mannered companion. By following the principles outlined in our training program, you can see significant improvements in your dog's behavior.

Consistency is key when it comes to dog training. Our program emphasizes the importance of establishing a routine and sticking to it, which can lead to a reduction in unwanted behaviors such as barking and chewing.

Positive reinforcement is a powerful tool in dog training, and our program focuses on rewarding good behavior rather than punishing bad behavior. This approach can lead to a more confident and well-adjusted dog.

By following our training program, you can see real results in a short amount of time, with many of our clients reporting improvements in just a few weeks. With patience, persistence, and the right techniques, you can transform your pet into a well-mannered companion.

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Clicker training is a powerful tool for teaching your dog new behaviors. It works by using a "reward marker" sound, like a clicker, to mark the exact moment your dog performs the desired behavior.

This sound is linked to a reward, such as a treat, which your dog learns to associate with the behavior. For example, if you click and treat every time your dog comes up to you and sits, they'll quickly learn to sit on command.

To charge your clicker, start by clicking and treating in rapid succession, making sure the click comes before the treat. Wait for your dog to make the association between the click and the treat, indicated by a "where's my treat?" look. If they don't make the association, go back to click-treating and try again.

Once your clicker is charged, you can start using it to train specific behaviors. For instance, if you want your dog to sit on your left side, click and treat only when they do so, and they'll quickly learn to sit in that position every time.

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Manners Class is a great place to start with clicker training. You can take your dog through different levels of training, from puppy and beginner to advanced.

The program covers essential behaviors like walking nicely on leash, staying focused, and greeting visitors politely. You'll also learn how to calm your dog down quickly when they get excited.

To get the most out of the class, you'll need to bring a few things with you. These include a flat buckle or martingale style collar or body harness, a leash that's 4-6 feet long, and a quart size bag of treats.

Here's a list of what you'll need to bring:

Using a clicker can really speed up your training results. It helps increase communication between you and your dog, making the training process easier and more enjoyable for both of you.

The clicker is a powerful tool in clicker training because it's a "reward marker" that teaches dogs to associate the sound of the click with a reward for a specific behavior.

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The sound of the click marks a precise moment or behavior, making it easier for dogs to learn what actions make clicks happen. This is why clicker training can be so effective for teaching specific behaviors.

Clicking and treating every time your dog performs a desired behavior, like sitting, teaches them that the click equals a treat. This association is key to clicker training.

By clicking and treating only when your dog sits on your left side, you can teach them to sit only on your left side quickly and easily.

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Charging the Clicker is a crucial step in clicker training. You'll need your clicker, treats, and a hungry dog.

Get your dog in front of you and start clicking and treating in rapid succession. The click should always come before the treat. This association is key.

If your dog doesn't whip around with a "where's my treat?" look when you click, the association hasn't been made yet. Go back to click-treating in rapid succession and try again.

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The clicker is charged when your dog looks for his treat whenever he hears the click. This means the association has been made.

To take it to the next level, start standing and waiting with the clicker and treats in hand. Don't ask your dog to do anything – let him choose to offer a behavior on his own.