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the contents of my soon to be released book.
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Making it all Click!

Successfully teaching your dog
to do anything without punishments

Written and Illustrated by Robert Bellamy © May 2003.
For more information on this book
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Table of Contents

What do I need to know about my Dog?

Theory 5

  • Training Techniques 5

    Instincts or how your dog is hardwired 7

    Programming or your dog's software 7

    Language 8

    Generalizing 8

    Probability 9

    Get a Job 9

    Dominance 9

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    Holistic Approach 11

  • Socialization 11

    Relationships 12

    Health 13

    Evaluating 13

    Exercise 14

    Diet 14

    Massage 15

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    Basics 16

  • Rules 16

    Playtime 16

    Lessons 16

    Management 17

    Timing 18

    Consistency 18

    Body Language 18

    Smell 18

    Voice

    Gestures/Footwork 19

    Collars and Leashes 19

    Responsibilities 20

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    Behavior Modification 21

  • Classical Conditioning 21

    Operant Conditioning 22

    Set Ups 22

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    How does this Clicker thing work anyway?

    Clicker Training Theory 23

  • Behaviors 23

    Self Rewarding Behaviors 24

    Reward Signal 25

    Variable Reward Marker 25

    Marking Intervals 25

    Rewards 25

    Capture the Behavior 26

    Coaxing 27

    Mistake Marker 29

    Rewards Vs Punishments 30

    Ignoring 30

    Shaping 30

    Punishments 31

    Signals / Cues 32

    Making Mistakes 33

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    Clicker Process 34

  • Click Training in a Nutshell 34

    Sets and Reps 35

    Sequences 36

    Charging the Clicker 36

    Success Rate 39

    High Rate of Return 41

    Keep a Journal/Record 41

    Set the Criteria 42

  • Goal Behavior 42

    Starting Criteria 43

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    Coax or Capture? 43

    Up the Ante 44

    Getting the "Game" 44

    Achieve Reliability 44

    Add Distractions 45

  • Changing Environments 46
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    Fading the Lure 46

    Naming the Behavior 48

  • Vocal Cues- 48

    Hand Signals- 49

    Situations 49

    Add a Signal/Cue 50

    Attaching the Signal/Cue 50

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    Triggers 51

    Warning Signal/Sign 54

    Fading the Clicker 54

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    Training from the Dog's Point of View.

    How to- Obedience Behaviors 57

  • SIT 59

    DOWN 77

  • RELAX 93

    SIDE 105

    HEAD DOWN 115

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    STAY 129

    COME 136

    LET'S GO 145

    HEEL 152

    LEAVE IT 152

    TAKE IT 169

    WATCH ME 176

    TARGETING 182

    PLACE or GO TO BED 183

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    Problem Solving 190

  • Jumping 191

    Barking 191

    Destructive Chewing 192

    Mouthing 193

    Housebreaking 199

    Aggression 200

    Putting it all Together 208

    The Buddy Story 208

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    How to- Socialization 217

  • Socializing 217

    Greetings 219

    New Places and Things 222

    Grooming 222

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    Behaviors List 224

    Record Sheet (long form) 227

    Record Sheet (short form) 228

    Record Sheets (samples) 229

    Reliability Test List 230

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    Robert Bellamy © May 23, 2003.
    Special thanks to Kaya Manson and Claudia Bellamy.
    Individuals can use this site to understand basic dog training. It is NOT however meant to replace professional guidance from a qualified trainer. The only way to learn training is to do it.