It may surprise you to find that so-called "clicker training" is not really a training method for dogs, but it may help you when you want to teach your pet.

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Ask your dog to do something, like “sit.” When the dog sits, click the clicker to mark the desired behavior, and give him a treat. That’s it.

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The clicker is also sometimes referred to as a “conditioned re-enforcer.†With the clicker you mark an exact moment in time in a dog’s mind.

The clicker became a popular tool for dog training in the 1980s. It has also caught on with humans — helping people to become better dancers, fishermen, golfers, and now, surgeons.