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"Clicker training" is a term used to describe a way of training dogs and other animals that has become increasingly popular in the last decade because of its efficacy and gentleness. The scientific term for "clicker training" is operant conditioning.

This form of training became know in the 1960's from dolphin trainers, who could not use collars or anything else to physically control the animals. It has gradually moved throughout large animal training and is now being used with pets. Animals in zoos and aquariums world-wide are trained using clickers, and many military and service dog organizations have moved to clicker training as they find it is faster, more effective, and (unlike traditional training techniques), not likely to cause issues like fear or aggression.

Simply put, DOGS DO WHAT WORKS. If something good happens after a behavior, that behavior is likely to happen again. We can use this principle to encourage our dogs to make the choices we want them to, and these choices become good habits.

A clicker is used to communicate clearly to the dog that he is doing the right thing at a particular instant. And because your dog is enjoying the training (remember - good things are happening!), learning is accelerated. Your dog will think you are playing a very fun game, while all the time you're training!