“When you stop relying on aversive controls such as threats, intimidation, and punishment, and when you know how to use reinforcement to get not just the same but better results, your perception of the world undergoes a shift.”
Clicker training
is an animal training method based on behavioral psychology that relies on marking desirable behavior and rewarding it.
Desirable behaviours are marked using a "clicker," a mechanical device that makes a short, distinct "click" sound which tells the animal exactly when they're doing the “right” thing.
This clear form of communication, combined with positive reinforcement, is an effective, safe, and humane way to teach any animal any behavior that it is physically and mentally capable of doing.
Your dog’s breed, learning history, environment, motivations, and capabilities are all factored into creating a successful training plan.
As an evidence-based teacher, I uphold that
Learners make the most progress when they are set up for success. Errors are not necessary for learning to occur.
The learner decides what is motivating to them.
Stress, frustration, confusion, and fear are not teaching tools.
If our learner is not happy and engaged, our plan needs to change.
Behaviour change is not linear. We prioritize the welfare of our learner over fast results.
The learner is always doing the best they can with the information they have.