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Clicking with your dog, step-by-step in pictures, written and illustrated by Peggy Tillman

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Clicking with your dog

written and illustrated by Peggy Tillman

step-by-step in pictures

" ... A new method of animal training using positive reinforcement and a 'clicker' is easy for you and fun for your dog."--Cover

Find a better way -- Training with games, the clicker way -- Fast start -- Treats -- Teaching the click -- Sessions -- Clicker solutions chart -- Manners -- People manners for dogs -- Sit (Magnet method) -- Sit (Capture method) -- Sit (Shaping method) -- Magic eyes -- Go to your mat -- Polite puppy -- Loose leash walking (Make like a tree) -- Loose leash walking (Magnet method) -- Loose leash walking (Penalty yards) -- Catch me game -- Ping-pong puppy (Coming when called) -- Hide-and-go-seek (Coming when called) -- Down (Capture method) -- Down (Magnet method) -- Stay -- Strengthening the stay -- Stand (The magnet method) -- Doggie Zen -- Leave it -- Other practical skills -- Give game -- Picking up items -- Get it game 1 -- Get it game 2 -- Find it game -- Crate training -- House training -- Bell signal -- House training management -- Car riding -- Handling -- Useful tricks and games -- Teaching useful tricks -- Capture something cute -- Target stick/targeting -- Nose -- Paw -- Spin -- Toss -- Put it away -- Trick suggestions -- Super clicking -- Becoming a super clicker -- Take it on the road -- Fading the clicker -- Vary the treat -- Teaching charts -- Finding a class -- Phone interview form -- Class observation form -- Creating a safe dog -- Preventing chewing or nipping -- Solutions for possession guarding -- Children and canine safety -- Playing safely with dogs -- Problem barking -- A Dog's Bill of Rights -- Needs -- Healthy food -- Socialization -- Companionship -- A secure environment -- Play -- Educational toys -- Jobs -- Stimulation -- Peace and quiet -- Understanding -- Tips and terms -- Clicker training web sites -- Other dog-related sites -- Videos -- Clicker training supplies -- Associations