Chapter 1
The puppy mind
Chapter 2
The language of training
Chapter 3
House rules and socialization
Chapter 4
Preventing problems and playing games
Ch 2 · The language of training
arti A clicker sound or the word yes bridges the gap between correct behavior and rewards to eliminate puppy guesswork
Quiz
Who adapted marine mammal training techniques to popularize clicker training for dogs in the 1960s?
Quiz
What common mistake occurs when a trainer shows a treat before asking a puppy for a behavior?
Fun Fact
Clicker training origin: Clicker training was adapted from marine mammal training techniques used by Karen Pryor in the 1960s to train dolphins.
Quiz
Within how many seconds must a treat be delivered for a puppy to connect it to their action?
Glossary
cue (noun)
A signal, stimulus, or prompt that guides a specific behavior or triggers a desired action. On June 16, 2025, the Gundog Trainers Academy explained why handlers use positive cues instead of commands.
A signal, stimulus, or prompt that guides a specific behavior or triggers a desired action. On June 16, 2025, the Gundog Trainers Academy explained why handlers use positive cues instead of commands.
BETA
arti Decode your puppy's tail wags and body language to master the basics of dog training.
Quiz
What is the training technique called when you use a treat to guide a puppy's nose into a position?