It may surprise you to find that so-called "clicker training" is not really a training method for dogs, but it may help you when you want to teach your pet.

New data resolves the controversy as to whether clicker training is better than using a word of praise when training dogs.

So, ready to start clicker training? Here are 10 of the best videos I've found (and have used) for clicker training my dog to do some basic commands. However, this is just the start!

Be consistent. Clicker training does not happen overnight. It may take a while before your pet understands that a treat will follow a click, so be consistent with your clicker training.

The clicker became a popular tool for dog training in the 1980s. It has also caught on with humans — helping people to become better dancers, fishermen, golfers, and now, surgeons.

The clicker became a popular tool for dog training in the 1980s. Today, it has also caught on with humans — helping people to become better dancers, fishermen, golfers, and now, surgeons.