To make sure your dog' s introduction to clicker training goes smoothly, it helps to do a little preparation. This simple exercise will save us a lot of time, and will make sure that your dog responds correctly to the click.
Some dogs react fearfully to the sound of the click.
To prevent this, hold your hand behind your back for the first few clicks. This will mute the sound. Once you are sure that the dog is not afraid of the clicker, start making the association between the clicks and treats. This is such a simple task that most people do not do it precisely, the first few times. Read the instructions again.