clicker training
Noise-based behavioral shaping
Clicker training is a method of animal training that uses a small handheld device producing a sharp clicking sound to mark desired behavior precisely.
The click signals to the animal that a reward is coming, creating a clear connection between action and reinforcement.
The technique works across species—dogs, horses, dolphins, even chickens: We used clicker training to teach the puppy to sit.
- positive reinforcementStrengthening behavior through rewards
- markerSomething that signals location
- treatSomething pleasantly special
- treat pouchBag for training rewards
- rewardPayment for service
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