Re: [PyrNet-L] Question:

["Tony Leopold" <tleopold2@plantnet.com>]

Correct me if I am wrong, but clicker training involves the use of a hand
held device that makes a "clicking" sound right?

If so, the prospect of always having a clicker with me doesn't sound....well
lets say that would not be my preference. Isn't it just as easy to voice
train a Pyre?


-----Original Message-----
From: Carol Brescher Boyle <carol@NaturalDogFood.com>
To: pyrnet-l@pyrnet.org <pyrnet-l@pyrnet.org>
Date: Thursday, June 17, 1999 1:29 PM
Subject: Re: [PyrNet-L] Question:


>Tony,
>
>I agree with everything that has been posted so far on this
>obedience issue, but would like to add two things. Re Cindy's
>and other warnings, watch the instructor. Attend a few classes
>before signing up and see how the instructor interacts with
>the dogs. Never never allow the instuctor to use your dog as
>an example and make this clear before class starts.
>
>And secondly, look at the possibility of using Clicker training
>with Kane. We all like to be told we are doing a good job, and
>clicker training rewards the dog for responding correctly. Pyrs
>are extremely bright, insightful but not "obendient" in
>the traditional sense of the word. And Kane is going to have
>some baggage with him that may just make it more difficult.
>
>But you are going to do just fine with him. You care enough
>to ask the right questions. Good luck.
>