Clicker training is a positive reinforcement technique that uses a distinct clicking sound to mark the exact moment your dog performs the behaviour you want, paired with a reward straight after. The sound itself becomes a clear, consistent marker, making the whole process faster and more enjoyable for your dog to learn from. First, teach your dog what the click means: click, then immediately give a tasty treat, repeated until the association is solid. Once established, click the exact moment your dog completes the behaviour you're after, followed by the reward. There are two broad ways to get to the behaviour you're clicking for. Luring guides your dog into position with a treat, useful for teaching something new quickly, while shaping rewards small steps your dog offers on their own, moving gradually closer to the finished behaviour without ever physically guiding them there. A clicker lets you mark a desired behaviour instantly, increasing the chance your dog links that specific action with something good happening. Once the association is well established, you can move to intermittent reinforcement, rewarding some clicks but not every one, which actually strengthens the response over time rather than weakening it.