What is a training clicker?

A training clicker is a little box, so to speak, that makes a loud click! noise when pressed. 

What do you use it for?

The clicker is used to mark the EXACT moment when the animal you're training does a behavior you want to see repeated. The click sound is followed up with the animal's favorite treat, and is a form of positive reinforcement. 

If you're still wondering any of the following questions, please check out Karen Pryor's website.  

• Why is clicker training effective?
• Why is a clicker used?
• Why use the click? Why not just a word?
• How does clicker training work?
• How do clicker trainers ask for behaviors?
• What if the animal does not obey the cue?
• Why don't clicker trainers use punishments as well as rewards?
• How can clicker training be used to get rid of behaviors?
• Do clickers and treats need to be used for every behavior, forever?
• Can clicker training be used with any animal?
• Is clicker training a training method or a philosophy?

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