Ako nabiť kliker (v 3 krokoch)

Využite výskum prof. Sapolského o dopamíne. Kliker nie je len zvuk, je to „biologický prísľub“ odmeny, ktorý psa motivuje viac než čokoľvek iné.

NABÍJANIE: 20x za sebou: KLIK → MAŠKRTA. Pes nič nerobí, len si spája zvuk s jedlom. Keď po kliknutí hľadá dobrotu, máte nabité.

KLIK = PRESNOSŤ: Kliknite presne v sekunde, keď pes urobí to, čo chcete (napr. zadok sa dotkne zeme). Klik označuje správanie, maškrta ho odmeňuje.

KLIK = SĽUB: Ak kliknete, odmena musí prísť. Vždy.

Tip od Sapolského: Keď už pes cvik ovláda, nedávajte maškrtu zakaždým. Neistota („Dostanem ju teraz?“) zvyšuje hladinu dopamínu a pes bude pracovať s väčším nadšením.

How to "load" the clicker (in 3 steps)

Leverage Prof. Sapolsky’s research on dopamine. A clicker isnt just a sound; it serves as a "biological promise" of a reward, which motivates a dog more effectively than other methods.

LOADING: Repeat 20 times in a row: CLICK -> TREAT. The dog doesnt need to do anything; they are simply associating the sound with food. Once the dog starts looking for a treat upon hearing the click, it is "loaded."

CLICK = PRECISION: Click at the exact second the dog performs the desired action (e.g., when their bottom touches the ground). The click marks the behavior, and the treat provides the reward.

CLICK = A PROMISE: If you click, a reward must follow. Every single time.

A tip from Sapolsky: Once a command is mastered, you dont need to provide a treat every single time. This uncertainty ("Will I get one this time?") boosts dopamine levels, causing the dog to work with even greater enthusiasm.

Features a raised button to prevent accidental clicks. Includes a clip for attaching the clicker to a belt or a training pouch. A positive dog training method that enables more effective communication and helps achieve desired behaviors faster. Can lead to commands being understood up to 50% more quickly. Dimensions: Ø 7 cm. Color: White with a dark brown clicker button.

Here you will find a training guide for clicker training. It was created by certified professional trainers in collaboration with canine behavior experts.