Forgive me if this has been discussed before, but I'm curious...
Do any of you believe a nonverbal marker (like a click) is stronger than a verbal one (such as 'yes')?
What do you use when you train your dogs?
I've always used my voice (a happy 'yes') as a marker because it is convenient -- it's something you always have handy, you're not going to forget to bring it on walks, and it's not something to juggle along with your leash, bait bag, toys etc. What about you?
Do any of you believe a nonverbal marker (like a click) is stronger than a verbal one (such as 'yes')?
What do you use when you train your dogs?
I've always used my voice (a happy 'yes') as a marker because it is convenient -- it's something you always have handy, you're not going to forget to bring it on walks, and it's not something to juggle along with your leash, bait bag, toys etc. What about you?