Positive Training for Show Dogs Clicker Training Vicki Ronchette

Welcome to Positive Training for Show Dogs.

com

, t

first

website

dedicated to

using positive

reinforcement

methods

train show

dogs.

Positive methods, including clicker training, can

be used

effectively

train show dogs to gait,

stack and accept a

judge's examination. They

can

also be used to help dogs

with behavioral issues

associated with

showing, such as

fear of the judge

or show environment.

Clicker training is

being used more and more by trainers in

competitive

dog sports such as agility, rally, obedience,

freestyle and more.

It is

also used by many to train exotic

animals and marine mammals.

One of the best things about clicker training and positive reinforcement

methods is that since it never involves force, intimidation or pain the

dog really enjoys the training process. Since the training process is so

much fun and rewarding for the dog they learn to enjoy the show ring

and working with you as their partner.

These methods are also very effective when working with fearful dogs.

Using science based methods like desensitization and counter

conditioning is great for fearful show dogs because it actually changes

how they feel about the ring, the dog show environment and being

touched by the judges. Instead of just forcing them to tolerate it,

instead we can train them to feel comfortable and actually enjoy it.

Browse around this site and you will find useful

information including

articles, photos and videos

to help

you use positive methods to train

show

dogs.

Welcome!

Positive Training for Show Dogs.com