5 tips for teaching a retrieve using clicker training: 🐶 **Familiarise Your Dog with the Clicker**: Before starting retrieve training, ensure your dog understands that the click sound means a reward is coming. You can do this by clicking and immediately giving a treat, repeating several times until your dog shows excitement and anticipation, at the sound of the click. This process is known as “charging the clicker.” 🐶.**Shape the Behavior in Small Steps**: Break down the retrieve into small, m

Clicker Training with Cats GB and I've been working on some basic training. Some might say cats don't need training, but I believe there are a lot of benefits in working with cats. It keeps them stimulated and builds bond and trust. Most cats enjoy mental exercises if paired with rewards. I do a short clicker session with GB, and he takes a long nap after--his mind exercised and belly full. It can be as good as physical exercise. Some trained behaviors can be used to diminish unwanted behaviors.