What is Clicker Training? If you’ve ever considered wanting to try out using a clicker when training your pup, you’ve come to the right post! Clicker training is science-based and allows for successful, clear communication to occur between the handler and animal in a way that both parties can understand. Clicker training uses positive reinforcement-a treat or toy-paired with an event marker (the click). For example, the dog sits. Click and treat. Clicker training should be a fun learning process for both the handler and the dog. It allows you to teach your animal new behaviors without using force or punishment. Basics of the Clicker The clicker is an event marker and a conditioned reinforcer . An event marker is something that pinpoints the exact moment in time when the animal offers the desired behavior. This can be a click or a visual stimulus (flashlight). The clicker allows you to communicate to your dog at the exact moment they perform the behavior. A conditioned r...