| Training Pit Bull Terrier does not have to be | | | | expect positive results in a relatively brief period of |
| complicated if you follow a few simple steps. I'll give | | | | time. So start using clicker to train your Pit Bull |
| you a quick method to get you going in the right | | | | Terrier! |
| direction. | | | | Now, once you have a clicker in hand, use these |
| Alright! First and foremost, you have to decide what | | | | proven training techniques: |
| sort of training strategy is suitable for your Pit Bull | | | | (1) Use high-quality treats during the first several |
| Terrier. Now, if you're looking for an all-encompassing | | | | training sessions. Ideally, the ‘training treats' |
| dog training method, then look no further than clicker | | | | should be better than your pup's regular meals. Also, |
| training. | | | | make sure the treat is not too big; otherwise your |
| Look, I have a Pit Bull Terrier, Rocco and Pekoe. The | | | | dog may easily become full and would refuse further |
| former was naughtier and also harder to train. I tried | | | | training. |
| teaching Rocco some basic dog obedience exercises | | | | (2) Train your pup to associate the sound of a |
| but to no avail. He was too stubborn and refused to | | | | clicker with something positive from the start. Here's |
| heed even the most basic of commands. | | | | the best way to do it: Take your dog to a location |
| So, training Pit Bull Terrier like Rocco was hard but | | | | where distractions are minimal. Next take out the |
| with the help of a clicker course manual (resource at | | | | clicker, click and give the treat. Do this several times. |
| the bottom), I was able to shape positive behaviors | | | | This process can be tedious initially, but it's well worth |
| in Rocco using advanced behavioral fluency | | | | it because after a while your dog will obey your |
| conditioning techniques. | | | | instructions without expecting a reinforcer (treat). |
| Yes, a Pit Bull Terrier's temperament can be | | | | You know, training Pit Bull Terriers with a clicker can |
| unpredictable sometimes, but if you apply the right | | | | be fun! |
| clicker training strategies early on, then you can | | | | |