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1、CLICKING WITH DOGS & CATSSusan HartNovember 7, 2005第1页，共23页。BACKGROUNDDeveloped in the 1940sUsed with Zoo animals in the 1960sInterest spread to the dog training community in the 1990sNovember 20052AALAS National Meeting, CTAD Lunch & Learn第2页，共23页。SO, What is Clicker Training?A positive-reinforceme

2、nt training systemBased on Operant ConditioningReinforced behavior will be repeatedIncorporates the use of a marker signal (The CLICK) to tell the animal exactly what it is doing right at that point in timeNovember 20053AALAS National Meeting, CTAD Lunch & Learn第3页，共23页。BenefitsMeans the same thing

3、all the timeEveryone who clicks is “cool”Convenient marker signalLearning is permanent; “Quick & they stick” 5-10 minute sessionsNovember 20054AALAS National Meeting, CTAD Lunch & Learn第4页，共23页。Using the ClickerConsistent and audible noise makerUse dominant handPress the clicker down and then releas

4、eClick only onceVariety of types availableUse based on circumstancesNovember 20055AALAS National Meeting, CTAD Lunch & Learn第5页，共23页。Clicker Training BasicsUsed for new behavior onlyEventual switch to a verbal markerVariably reinforceOnly click when you see the desired behaviorCLICK ONLY ONCE!Immedi

5、ately follow up with a reinforcerNovember 20056AALAS National Meeting, CTAD Lunch & Learn第6页，共23页。What are Reinforcers?Foodthe tastier, the better!PraiseToysFavorite activityCalm interactionAversive behavior to the animal is stoppedBE SURE TO VARY THE REINFORCERS!November 20057AALAS National Meeting

6、, CTAD Lunch & Learn第7页，共23页。Essential Clicker SkillsTimingHigh rate of reinforcementSetting success criteriaDistanceDurationGeneralizing to different environmentsNovember 20058AALAS National Meeting, CTAD Lunch & Learn第8页，共23页。Getting StartedFirst step is teaching that CLICK = TREATReferred to as “

7、loading” or “charging” the clickerOnly noise the dog should hear is the clickDont give any commandsPractice quick timing for treat/reward deliveryNever click without giving a reinforcerContinue until the dog is paying attention to the clickThey will quickly try to figure out what it takes to make yo

8、u click!November 20059AALAS National Meeting, CTAD Lunch & Learn第9页，共23页。Training SessionsPatience is essentialBreak the training/behavior down into steps (chaining)Have a training plan, keep a journal of progressDistraction-free environment to startShort sessions (5-10 min)Can be several times a da

9、yKeep the dog interestedBe clear about when the session is overUse a verbal cue, put the clicker down and put away the reinforcersAlways end on a positive noteNovember 200510AALAS National Meeting, CTAD Lunch & Learn第10页，共23页。How to Get a Behavior With the ClickerCapture the behaviorClick when you s

10、ee the behavior happenShapingClick for small pieces of the behaviorLure/RewardUse a reinforcer to get the behavior you want and then mark it with a clickNovember 200511AALAS National Meeting, CTAD Lunch & Learn第11页，共23页。Using the Target StickUse a training stick or just your handUsed as a guide to p

11、erform a behaviorHold the stick out and click and treat when the dog approaches and touches itUseful when teaching “touch” or positions such as sitting on a scaleNovember 200512AALAS National Meeting, CTAD Lunch & Learn第12页，共23页。When to Speak!When the dog has learned the behavior and provides it con

12、sistently (80% of the time) a command (or CUE) can be addedA cue can be verbal or a hand signalTeach the dog that it only gets a reward when the cue is givenNovember 200513AALAS National Meeting, CTAD Lunch & Learn第13页，共23页。Fading the RewardOnce the behavior is learned you will no longer need to tre

13、at for that behaviorBUT, surprises are great to keep them guessingNovember 200514AALAS National Meeting, CTAD Lunch & Learn第14页，共23页。What Behaviors to Teach?Clinical SkillsDesensitization TechniquesKennel ManagementReactivity/Self ControlGamesNovember 200515AALAS National Meeting, CTAD Lunch & Learn

14、第15页，共23页。Clinical SkillsPositioningScaleExam tableEnter kennel or crateNail trimming, ear cleaning, shavingManipulation accept restraint e.g., ECGBlood collection jugular, cephalicUrine collectionNovember 200516AALAS National Meeting, CTAD Lunch & Learn第16页，共23页。DesensitizationHandlingMuzzlesCat ba

15、gCollars, jacketsSlingsNovember 200517AALAS National Meeting, CTAD Lunch & Learn第17页，共23页。Kennel ManagementTo be effective, educate the staffAppoint a coordinatorProvide necessary equipmentBooks, clickers, treat bags, acceptable Reinforce only calm behaviorTeach “please” (sit for any behavior)Exerci

16、ses the mind and bodyNovember 200518AALAS National Meeting, CTAD Lunch & Learn第18页，共23页。Kennel MannersSit:before opening the doorBefore putting on the leashBefore interactions with techniciansBefore feeding (“Quiet kennel”)Four on the floor at all timesRecall, back, loose leashNovember 200519AALAS N

17、ational Meeting, CTAD Lunch & Learn第19页，共23页。Cats can be trained tooNovember 200520AALAS National Meeting, CTAD Lunch & Learn第20页，共23页。Useful TipsHave a clicker and treats on you at all timesyou never know when you will need themAlways click and then treatAlways click when the behavior is happeningOnly click onceDo not use the clicker to get attentionNovember 200521AALAS National Meeting, CTAD Lunch & Learn第21页，共23页。Useful Tips, Cont.Use the right size & type of food for rewardVary the difficulty of the taskKeep the sess