It is a joy to work with a dog who actively engages in the learning process—not blindly following orders—but actively problem-solving with you. Cooperation between human and dog will help you build a relationship that will surprise you in its depth and versatility and Thinking Dog is your roadmap!

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Revised! Using quick, easy, positive methods with a clicker and rewards, Pam Dennison explains how you can train your own dog to excel in Rally. 

Teach your dog useful manners and cool tricks while you both have fun with these trick cards and clicker.

The answer for all pet owners who want a dog to be a real partner and friend. Step-by-step illustrations explain the clicking process more clearly than ever before. Here's the pet-friendly way to teach your dog good manners and great tricks - without punishment or force.

An introduction to clicker training (a positive reinforcement training system based on operant conditioning).

Clear and accurate answers for over one hundred commonly asked questions about clicker training in one essential reference. Packed with information experienced trainers and newcomers alike can put to use immediately.

More than 40 exercises in an easy-to-follow training recipe format, including how to desensitize your dog to approaching stranger dogs; have your dog perform canine calming signals, instead of aggressive displays, on cue; use your own body language when under stress as a cue for your dog to remain calm; and many more creative and effective uses of managing behavior through clicker training.

In addition to basic clicker training, there are easy-to-follow exercises and practical tips for correcting undesired behavior that enable the reader to make best use of the clicker/marker signal. Includes an introduction to target training using ground targets and target sticks along with bridging signals, transferring behaviors and reward/treat selection.

Level 1 & 2 Revised and Updated - Combined from the very successful Foundation and Novice books of the Clicker Trainer’s course, it becomes the essential route to teach yourself clicker training.



Enjoy the challenge of planning your dog’s learning, breaking the behaviours into small achievable chunks and develop your shaping skills.