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Originally Posted by bleeding_sarcasm
excellent read. I think I am going to grab a clicker for my dogs this weekend and try it out. They are older [3 and 5] but its never too late to start right?
I think this deserves a sticky!
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Yes! It works at any age. When they are older, it is not as easy as a pup because the adult already has an established training method. But still, the method to teach them the clicker remains the same. Charge the clicker, then teach the dog how to think.
You will want to read a book on clicker training before you proceed, though. Until you receive the book, you can just focus on doing the "Settle" exercise. This is a great way for your dog to learn to think and for you to learn to time with a clicker. It's a learning process!
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Originally Posted by Mizbubba
So, can these principles be applied to a a dog who's deaf?
I've been able to train her to sit & lie down with sign language, but her general manners are terrible, and I can't seem to get thru to her.
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Yes, you can! It's simple! instead of a clicker, use a LED light! Blink the light when she does something right!
