Now that you have the dog training clicker, you need to determine what treats you’re going to give your dog that will make him want to respond to clicker training. Many clicker training experts suggest the dog treats found in grocery stores may not be special enough for your dog to stay focused on a new or difficult task; they recommend “human” food as the healthiest, tastiest treat for your dog. Cheese, hot dogs, chicken, steak—what special treats does your dog love? Be sure to cut them up in tiny pieces and give them only as clicker training treats for the best results.
You may be asking yourself:
Q. How do I keep my dog from getting fat with all the clicker training treats?
A. Be sure to cut up the food into tiny morsels – the size of a pea or smaller. One trainer cuts a hot dog into 80 pieces. Consider the treats part of your dog’s regular meals and reduce the food given at meal times by the amount used during clicker training.
Q. What if my dog doesn’t respond to food treats for clicker training?
A. Some dogs just don’t respond as well to food rewards. Maybe your dog loves certain toys, playing ball, or getting pats from you. As you get to know what your dog likes, you’ll find the best combination of treats or rewards for clicker training.
Q. Will I have to give my dog treats the rest of his life just to get him to obey?
A. If you keep the food hidden from your dog until you’re ready to reward him and use a variety of rewards, your dog won’t expect food every time he obeys. For long-term clicker training success, use both food and non-food treats so your dog learns that the reward can come in different forms.
Make sure you have plenty of clicker training treats on hand wherever you go with your dog. Order Treat Totes from The Clicker Company.
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