If your dog is very rough, feed the treat with a metal spoon or tongs. You can order one from the SitStay GoOut Store , or use a toy clicker from a party store, or pick a marker word to use instead. Don t use a command at this point. Whenever you see your dog doing something you like, click the clicker during the behavior and give the dog the treat. Every time your dog does the behavior again, click and treat.
Timing is important.
Think of the clicker as a camera that marks the instant the dog s doing the right thing. If you're trying out clicker training for the first time, try capturing a behavior that your dog does relatively often, such as sitting or looking at you. Each time the dog sits or makes eye contact, click immediately, then give your dog a treat. My dog is just sitting and staring at me. I clicked the first time she sat, but now she won't move.