Re: [PyrNet-L] Question:

[Carol Brescher Boyle <carol@NaturalDogFood.com>]

Tony,

A clicker gives a rapid, consistent and immediate response,
usually followed by a treat. It is used as a training device,
and once a response is learned, you don't need to use it.

It is a means of getting your dog to Want to do what you
are asking. Its based on the work that was done with dolphins
since you cannot discipline a dolphin. What I learned from it
is that if I cannot get Cajun to do what I want her to do, it is
my inability to communicate with her. I can't get her to
understand me. Its a totally different way of approaching
"obedience."

There are some other people on the list who can explain it
better than I can. Janis, are you out there?

-- 
  Carol
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