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CLICKING WITH DOGS “Quick & they stick” 5-10 minute sessions,November 2005,AALAS National Meeting, CTAD Lunch & Learn,5,Using the Clicker,Consistent and audible noise maker Use dominant hand Press the clicker down and then release Click only once Variety of types available Use based on circumstances,November 2005,AALAS National Meeting, CTAD Lunch & Learn,6,Clicker Training Basics,Used for new behavior only Eventual switch to a verbal marker Variably reinforce Only click when you see the desired behavior CLICK ONLY ONCE! Immediately follow up with a reinforcer,November 2005,AALAS National Meeting, CTAD Lunch & Learn,7,What are Reinforcers?,Foodthe tastier, the better! Praise Toys Favorite activity Calm interaction Aversive behavior to the animal is stopped BE SURE TO VARY THE REINFORCERS!,November 2005,AALAS National Meeting, CTAD Lunch & Learn,8,Essential Clicker Skills,Timing High rate of reinforcement Setting success criteria Distance Duration Generalizing to different environments,November 2005,AALAS National Meeting, CTAD Lunch & Learn,9,Getting Started,First step is teaching that CLICK = TREAT Referred to as “loading” or “charging” the clicker Only noise the dog should hear is the click Dont give any commands Practice quick timing for treat/reward delivery Never click without giving a reinforcer Continue until the dog is paying attention to the click They will quickly try to figure out what it takes to make you click!,November 2005,AALAS National Meeting, CTAD Lunch & Learn,10,Training Sessions,Patience is essential Break the training/behavior down into steps (chaining) Have a training plan, keep a journal of progress Distraction-free environment to start Short sessions (5-10 min) Can be several times a day Keep the dog interested Be clear about when the session is over Use a verbal cue, put the clicker down and put away the reinforcers Always end on a positive note,November 2005,AALAS National Meeting, CTAD Lunch & Learn,11,How to Get a Behavior With the Clicker,Capture the behavior Click when you see the behavior happen Shaping Click for small pieces of the behavior Lure/Reward Use a reinforcer to get the behavior you want and then mark it with a click,November 2005,AALAS National Meeting, CTAD Lunch & Learn,12,Using the Target Stick,Use a training stick or just your hand Used as a guide to perform a behavior Hold the stick out and click and treat when the dog approaches and touches it Useful when teaching “touch” or positions such as sitting on a scale,November 2005,AALAS National Meeting, CTAD Lunch & Learn,13,When to Speak!,When the dog has learned the behavior and provides it consistently (80% of the time) a command (or CUE) can be added A cue can be verbal or a hand signal Teach the dog that it only gets a reward when the cue is given,November 2005,AALAS National Meeting, CTAD Lunch & Learn,14,Fading the Reward,Once the behavior is learned you will no longer need to treat for that behavior BUT, surprises are great to keep them guessing,November 2005,AALAS National Meeting, CTAD Lunch & Learn,15,What Behaviors to Teach?,Clinical Skills Desensitization Techniques Kennel Management Reactivity/Self Control Games,November 2005,AALAS National Meeting, CTAD Lunch & Learn,16,Clinical Skills,Positioning Scale Exam table Enter kennel or crate Nail trimming, ear cleaning, shaving Manipulation accept restraint e.g., ECG Blood collection jugular, cephalic Urine collection,November 2005,AALAS National Meeting, CTAD Lunch & Learn,17,Desensitization,Handling Muzzles Cat bag Collars, jackets Slings,November 2005,AALAS National Meeting, CTAD Lunch & Learn,18,Kennel Management,To be effective, educate the staff Appoint a coordinator Provide necessary equipment Books, clickers, treat bags, acceptable Reinforce only calm behavior Teach “please” (sit for any behavior) Exercises the mind and body,November 2005,AALAS National Meeting, CTAD Lunch & Learn,19,Kennel Manners,Sit: before opening the door Before putting on the leash Before interactions with technicians Before feeding (“Quiet kennel”) Four on the floor at all times Recall, back, loose leash,November 2005,AALAS National Meeting, CTAD Lunch & Learn,20,Cats can be trained too,November 2005,AALAS National Meeting, CTAD Lunch & Learn,21,Useful Tips,Have a clicker and treats on you at all timesyou never know when you will need them Always click and then treat Always click when the behavior is happening Only click once Do not use the clicker to get attention,November 2005,AALAS National Meeting, CTAD Lunch & Learn,22,Useful Tips, Cont.,Use the right size & type of food for reward Vary the difficulty of the task Keep the sessions short Expect progress in small steps Be patient & have fun!,November 2005,AALAS National Meeting, CTAD Lunch & Learn,23,RESOURCES, DONT SHOOT THE DOG! By Karen Pryor Clicker Training for Dogs. By Karen Pryor ,
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