Clicker training and the Park

Didi and I have been trying out clicker training, (As per Sylvia & Timmy's advice) and it's been going very well. It's nice to be able to have her know exactly what she's being rewarded for. It can be find of difficult to get her to figure out if she's being rewarded for sitting,, looking at me, or just getting cookies because mommy likes her. Now she knows that clicker means "correct!" and she's a lot less confused. Before when she got confused she'd just start going through different commands. It was kind of cute though. She'd look at me, tilt her head and lift a paw, lay down, sit back up and lift her paw again. Adorable but... not what we're going for.
We also went to the park to go see the ducks but they were mowing. Didi doesn't like mowers, but mommy needed a rest and a drink so we sat out and suffered them. She laid down and looked at them very intently the whole time. I don't know what would have happened if they took her challenge but I guarantee you that it would've been them or her.
I love my puppy, but my bet's on the mower.

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Comment by Sylvia & Timmy on August 1, 2008 at 1:10am: You guys are too funny. I've heard that the clicker does work for people. Some gymnastic coaches have used it to click (mark) a certain move or placement in difficult exercises.

About the negative punishment. Don't worry about it yet. Later when you feel she's really comfortable with the clicker, adding the negative punishment can help you improve things. Sounds like you're doing well so far!

Comment by Juel on July 31, 2008 at 9:44pm: HAHA AMEN!

Comment by Sarah C. on July 31, 2008 at 9:37pm: If it works on boyfriend I'll kiss Sylv's feet and every one of her dogs' paws.

Comment by Juel on July 31, 2008 at 9:33pm: I know what you mean about the wonders of the clicker training! I have Started with my Boyfreinds german shepard (also thanks to silvia!) and I am starting to see improvements! Wonder if it works on boyfriends? HAHA

Comment by Sarah C. on July 31, 2008 at 9:09pm: No I don't use negative things like that. I try not to say much besides commands because I'm afraid she'll get confused if I talk to much. Should I worry about that?

Comment by Sylvia & Timmy on July 31, 2008 at 8:55pm: I wouldn't have taken that bet!!! Good to hear that the clicker is getting her focus on you and that she's picked up the correlation between the clicker and being correct. You will be surprised at how much more she pays attention to you. Keep me posted and don't hesitate to ask if you come accross any problems. Are you using the "negative punishment" ("oooops", "too bad", "sorry", "try again") when you get a wrong response?