Clicker Training in Action!

Since I just published a post on clicker training, I wanted to show you it in action.  This is a puppy from my last litter with her new owner.  How cute is this? Bet you'll watch it several times.  Great job, Elle!  Shows how easy and effective clicker training can be!

Two Great Books

There are two books that I usually recommend to my puppy buyers. They both use the positive-reinforcement technique of clicker-training.  For those unfamiliar with clicker training, a clicker is used because it creates a distinct, "sharp" sound that acts as a marker.  This helps the puppy to understand more clearly what behavior is wanted. Often by the time we say the words "good boy," the action is passed and the puppy is unsure what elicited the praise.

51 Puppy Tricks - by Kyra Sundance- This book is great because it has step-by-step photos on each page of what to do, as well as "troubleshooting."  This is a great book also for children because of the way its laid out.

Clicker Training for Dogs, by Karen Pryor.-- Karen Pryor is the "grand dame" of clicker training and gives a clear, easily understood explanation of the process.

And of course, I have to show you my absolute FAVORITE clicker - the Spotty Training Clicker:



Why? It doesn't pinch your fingers, has a wrist band to keep it handy, and I like the nice sharp "click."

Playful puppies

Hi Everyone --

The puppies are doing great and getting bigger by the day.  Can't believe they are already a month old!
If you have a deposit down on this litter,  you are welcome to schedule a visit to play with the puppies.  Mondays and Thursdays are best due to my somewhat crazy schedule right now.  I could also probably schedule a short visit on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings.  Unfortunately, Fridays-Sundays are very difficult for me at present.  Enjoy the videos!

A Short Video

Eyes Open!

Happy Friday!  The puppies eyes have opened this week.  They have beautiful eyes!  Large and dark and gorgeous.  They are chubby, happy, contented puppies.  Starting to move around just a bit more - I expect them to start exploring and crawling out of the box this week, at which point we take the box away inside the pen.  They really become active then.  We also did our first nail-trimming this week.  Here are some photos for you to enjoy.  Unfortunately, they always seem to be asleep when I have my camera ready, but that will change soon.