Clicker Training for Clever Cats: Learning Can Be Fun!

by Martina Braun

There is a method of learning to which no mammal is impervious—not even cats. It is called "classical conditioning," and is used in a very specific way as part of clicker training. Every click results in something positive for the a treat, a cuddle, a favorite game. Because cats are intelligent, they quickly understand what kind of behavior gets them a click and a reward, and they will experiment in order to find out what else might work. This manual explains what classical conditioning involves, why it works with every cat, how to avoid mistakes, and how to use rewards properly and develop chains and sequences of behavior, as well as small tricks.

Genres: Cats, Nonfiction, How To

80 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2005

Reviews

[Carlos Cabrera · Rating 4 out of 5]

Well, it's not well organized. But good enough since my cat is really clever.

I recommend any purr-generator owner to try and train their cat with clicker. Even if you are not interested in absolute in teaching them amazing tricks and good behavior. It is a great interesting thing to share with them and provides a two-way communication channel we can actually understand. (not that meowing isn't cute or something).

Before ending this book my cat was able to:
- come
- sit
- kiss
- nose on the target

She is now learning "stay" and an special one: "Neymar". (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=06Tt0...).

Your cat is clever enough.

[Elena · Rating 4 out of 5]

Einfache Erklärungen und hilfreiche Tipps, die Sprache ist aber manchmal etwas übertrieben verniedlichend.