I don't want to say that clicker training has changed my life, but it certainly has changed how we think and how we deal with our dog, Mae. Clicker training has not only taught us more about our dog, but we've learned a whack of things about dogs in general and their behaviour from Instructor Tonji Stewart, who I like to call the Dr. Phil of the dog world.
Clicker training is the second time we've taken Mae to doggie school and this is the one that we will continue with. Mae has had two levels of clicker obedience training and will soon be starting her second level of tricks.
I believe that clicker training is a gentler, kinder, more instinctual way to train your dog. What can I say but, it really works.
We may not be able to talk to the animals, but clicker training may be the closest you can get to that.
I would like to sincerely thank you for the wonderful experience Tyr and I had in your classes. We had fun and we learned a lot--both Tyr and I. We tried the conventional training of jerk and pull and it was a disaster on many levels. So when our Vet recommended your classes we investigated and came to try. Not only did we try, we succeeded. Tyr benefited from the positive reinforcement and really enjoys the training sessions. He loves attention and I think the whole experience has given us a closer bond.
I have just completed my 4th clicker training class with Tonji. I did two classes with my dog, Lilly, and have just completed my second class with Newman. Clicker training is fun, it's gentle, and it is a wonderful opportunity to get to know more about our beautiful animals. I really feel that clicker training is a respectful and powerful way for the human to learn about dog behaviors and to make the most out of the relationship between dog and human. I highly recommend it!
Tonji's classes have been great fun for both my dogs. Before clicker training I found training very frustrating--getting no satisfaction. Through clicker training Tonji has taught me how to get the results I want while having fun with my dogs. They love it!!
I just wanted to take the time to thank you for all your help with Reggie. When Reggie came to me at age two, he had never been an "indoors" dog and I had my work cut out. The best thing that happened for me and Reggie was to sign up for your clicker training class. There I learned so much more that just to "train" Reggie, I learned alot more about how to interact with him.
The classes were so much fun and educational. Both Reggie and I looked forward to Saturdays to go show the teacher how hard we worked on our homework. It was quite surprising to see the results after only a few minutes each day. All the time Reggie and I spent together training helped so much to build a special bond between us.
After taking the level 2 clicker training I would encourage everyone who takes level 1 to take level 2 because you really enhance your skills to effectively train your dog in a positive way. All your handouts, internet resources, and book recommendations are an excellent reference kit to have. I find myself going back severals times to review my notes and handouts.
Thanks to all your special help, Reggie is one happy, handsome, and well trained boy. He truly is "Momma's Boy". Reggie tells me he is ready to do a tricks class, so please let me know when you next one is.
I've been training various breeds of dogs for almost 40 years which makes me old enough to have tried every method. Clicker training is the best method I've used to date. Best of all, dogs love learning new things and practising when you use a clicker to train.
As a former student in Tonji's clicker classes, I can vouch for her enthusiasm, her commitment to clients and their pets, and her dedication to improving the quality of the dog-owner relationship through positive training methods.
Classes have taught my dogs self-control and have helped build on their self-confidence. Tonji is a great instructor who makes classes fun and inviting for both the dogs and their owners. Only good things happen at clicker class.
Clicker Training is the best thing I ever did for my beagles. I had so much fun doing the training and yet they benefited so much. I have a rescued beagle that could barely cope when we had people visit our home. A friend suggested I try clicker training to try and build her confidence. What a difference it has made!! She will now approach visitors rather than run and hide like she used to before I used clicker training. Her life has become less stressful as a result of this type of training. I would never use any other type of training. I think I could almost write a book on how much clicker training and all your help has helped both me and my dogs.