With a few exceptions, the use
of event markers has been widely adopted by dog trainers all over the world.
Using a clear,
precise event marker is one important piece of completing the puzzle that makes sure that trainer and learner are all on the same page.
Because event markers enable us to capture behaviours they have tranformed the way we train our dogs, this is particularly important with puppies.
And, yes, using a clicker or
other event marker is a big part of that — because clicker training is ALL about clear communication, making sure that the dog is actually learning what you think you are teaching.
The event marker is a distinctive sound.
The clicker serves as
an event marker that is followed by a reinforcer (a treat, a toy, a pet, or something else desirable) and tells your dog exactly what behavior you like and want to reinforce (and therefore repeat).
An event marker says «Yes, I liked it when you did THAT» It is a powerful communication and training device.
Event markers have changed the world for dogs.
It is probably best not to use a whistle for
an event marker, as we'll be needing whistles for giving cues to our puppy later on in training.
Because we always follow
an event marker with a reward, usually a food reward, the dog will try to make the event marker — your signal — happen again.
And we call the signals we use to mark behaviour,
event markers.
Event markers have revolutionised dog training.
My 8 week old lab puppy will be quiet for the 3 seconds but as soon as I open the door to use
the event marker, he starts howling.
Have read the section in the handbook about training your puppy to be quiet in the crate by using
an event marker when he is quiet for 3 seconds after you leave the room and shut the door.
Modern dog trainers now train dogs and puppies using positive reinforcement and the use of
an event marker is an integral part of positive reinforcement dog training
Hi Ann, use
the event marker on the other side of the door.
Event markers are most commonly used in early training with puppies, for achieving precision, and to establish new behaviors.
Find out what «
event markers» are and how modern dog trainers use them to help their dogs learn faster and more efficiently
No you certainly do not have to use
an event marker.
When a dog training exercise asks you to «mark» your dog's behaviour you should use
an event marker to give or deliver a signal that identifies for the dog the action you want him to repeat.
The clicker has a role of
an event marker.
If you are new to training with positive reinforcement, and especially with puppies, I suggest you always follow
your event marker with a reward, and strive to keep the gap between mark and reward to a minimum.
In clicker terminology, after being paired with the treat, it is called a «secondary reinforcer» or «
event marker.»
The reason for having a bridge (also called
an event marker) is so that we can communicate precisely with the animal.
Check out this article to find out how to use
an event marker: Event markers in dog training
That's why clicker trainers call the click an «
event marker.»
Using
an event marker can help give you a few seconds leeway, as it enables you to deliver the reward shortly after the behavior has finished.
An event marker buys you a little time and helps your dog to identify what he is being rewarded for.
The clicker is
an event marker to tell the dog he did something right.
Though whistles were used as
the event marker in these early experiments with marine mammals, Pryor developed the clicker as an event marker for dogs.
And these roles —
event marker versus cue — are very different ones.
The clicker is
an event marker and the use of event markers is an alien concept to some of us at first.
Apart from triggering
an event marker every now and then, these levels are basic button - mashing that will numb the brain and bruise the thumb.