5 tips for teaching a retrieve using clicker training: 🐶 **Familiarise Your Dog with the Clicker**: Before starting retrieve training, ensure your dog understands that the click sound means a reward is coming. You can do this by clicking and immediately giving a treat, repeating several times until your dog shows excitement and anticipation, at the sound of the click. This process is known as “charging the clicker.” 🐶.**Shape the Behavior in Small Steps**: Break down the retrieve into small, m

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