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The Importance of Clicker Training

Marker training uses a sound — a click or a word — to tell your dog the exact moment he got it right. The method behind it, and how to start at home.

A trainer marking and rewarding a dog with a treat

What is clicker (marker) training?

Marker training means using a sound (a click, a word) to communicate with your dog. Markers have been in use for more than forty years. The method is best known from the world of marine animal training where people need a way to communicate with animals like dolphins and orcas that can’t be controlled physically.

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