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# Come Click!

How would you like your dog to behave?

## Sitemaps

- [XML Sitemap](https://come-click.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website.

## Posts

- [Wait for the Behavior You Want!](https://come-click.com/blog/wait-for-it/) - Having trouble getting the behavior you are looking for from your dog? Often we are so eager to get moving toward our goals that we try to get the dog to do something in response to our actions instead of waiting for the dog to offer behavior. Next time you find yourself in this situation,

## Pages

- [Home](https://come-click.com/) - How would you like your dog to behave? Set up for success A smooth start to a life with a new dog can make training easier down the road. Be prepared before pick-up time to make the transition as smooth as possible. Remember: the dog your puppy is going to be it is now becoming.
- [Services](https://come-click.com/services/) - With few exceptions all services are provided by video conference. Begin with a FREE 30-minute phone consultation Schedule an appointment to discuss your training challenges with Lucy. Find out more about the options she has to offer and whether they are right for you and your dog. Private lessons by video conference Many training needs
- [History](https://come-click.com/about/) - When Lucy was fourteen, her family acquired a Welsh terrier, Owen. Lucy took him to a training class at Greater St. Louis Training Club. When the class was over, she and Owen entered an obedience trial where they won first place in a class of 63 dogs. While hooked for life on dog training, Lucy
- [Credentials](https://come-click.com/credentials/) - Credentials Education B.S. Psychology, Washington University, 1995 Certifications Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner #38919 – since 2008 Certified Professional Dog Trainer Knowledge Assessed – since 2003 TAGTeach Level 1 – since 2009 AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator AKC Breeder of Merit Experience Employment: Saint Louis Zoo Summer Keeper 1968 – 1970 Education Department 1970
- [The Dog's Point of View](https://come-click.com/the-dogs-point-of-view/) - The Dog’s Point of View Sources of Dog’s Point of View To facilitate communication between you and your dog it is important to be aware of the dog’s point of view. Any dog’s perspective is based on a variety of factors: inherited characteristics, early experiences with mother and littermates, early experiences with other dogs, people,
- [Thank You](https://come-click.com/thank-you/) - Thank you! Go Home >
- [8 to 12 Weeks](https://come-click.com/8-to-12-weeks/) - Go to Puppies 12 to 16 weeks > The puppy’s brain is now able to learn as well as an adult (even though the puppy still has the physical limitations of being in an immature body). An important developmental window closes between 12 and 16 weeks of age. Experiences before that time help shape a
- [The First 24 Hours Together](https://come-click.com/training-philosophy/your-responsibility/the-first-24-hours-together/) - The First 24 HoursFor a smooth start with your dog Follow through on all plans Have space and equipment prepared Make a safe place for your dog, like a playpen for a baby, where you can leave it unattended and know that it will not harm anything or be harmed by anything. This could be
- [12 to 16 Weeks](https://come-click.com/12-to-16-weeks/) - Go to Puppies 8 to 12 weeks > This is the final opportunity to set your puppy on a path that will not require back-tracking and extra work to change Puppy’s world view. For a puppy who has had a smooth start Continue to introduce puppy to a wide variety of sights, sounds, smells, objects,
- [16 Weeks Old, Adolescent and Beyond](https://come-click.com/adolescent-and-beyond/) - Puppies 16 Weeks Old, Adolescent and Beyond Is your growing or newly adopted dog perfect for your situation? Wonderful! But don’t take it for granted! Behavior will drift. Observe your dog: list the behaviors that make your dog a good fit for your situation. Actively maintain the behaviors you like. If your dog is not
- [Choosing a Dog](https://come-click.com/training-philosophy/your-responsibility/choosing-a-dog/) - Important: Preparing for a relationship with a dog should be considered carefully. Perhaps you are looking for a special relationship. In that case focus on compatibility of personalities. Perhaps you are expecting a dog who will perform specific tasks. In that case focus on skills and abilities. It is not fair to the dog to
- [Shelter or Foster Home Responsibility](https://come-click.com/training-philosophy/foster-home-responsibility/) - Shelter or Foster Home Responsibility Shelter Responsibility First do no harm. Next try very hard to create an environment that is more than the simple warehousing of dogs. Observe dog closely Provide as much individual attention as possible Provide a housing situation that makes the dog comfortable Provide enrichment opportunities Same as foster responsibility when
- [Breeder's Responsibility](https://come-click.com/training-philosophy/breeders-responsibility/) - The Breeder’s Responsibility Select parents that are physically and behaviorally healthy. Have a complete veterinary exam for both parents. Make sure the mother has all the vaccinations necessary in your part of the country to protect the future puppies. Make sure the mother is free of internal and external parasites. Be familiar with any screenings
- [Values](https://come-click.com/values/) - Values Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner Pledge In order to maintain standing as a Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner, Lucy must sign the following pledge annually. I will: Teach and train using the force-free principles and techniques that have been taught in the Karen Pryor Academy for Animal Training & Behavior (KPA) and
- [The Training Process](https://come-click.com/the-training-process/) - The Training Process To promote early bonding with your new dog: Make sure your dog is physically comfortable Get to know your dog – observe it carefully and learn to predict its behavior under a variety of circumstances Caution: If your dog ever tries to or succeeds in biting a person or another dog have
- [Contact](https://come-click.com/contact/) - What to expect next: Lucy will respond within 48 hours by phone or email. She will want to schedule a phone appointment (no charge!) to discuss your specific situation. She will have additional questions – often based on her Problem Solving Map – and she will answer any questions about the type of training she
- [Training Resources](https://come-click.com/training-resources/) - Come Click! brings dog training and behavior problem-solving to your home. Whether you want to get off to the right start with a new dog or puppy, or have a behavior problem to solve with your current dog, we will be glad to offer our help. We especially enjoy helping with unique training challenges. Training
- [Experience](https://come-click.com/experience/)
- [Continuing Education](https://come-click.com/continuing-education/)
- [Testimonials](https://come-click.com/about/testimonials/) - Ross and I want to thank you for so generously taking your time to talk to us about Stella the other night. We’ve both been seeing Stella’s behavior in a new light since our conversation with you, and are definitely starting to have some insights about things that may be causing her stress and anxiety.Kate
- [FAQ](https://come-click.com/about/faq/) - Do you have any special qualifications for being a dog trainer?Dog training is an unregulated industry. Anyone can say that they are a dog trainer. To become a better dog trainer, Lucy became a member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT) because their motto is “Building Better Trainers Through Education.” Years of extensive
- [Home Visits](https://come-click.com/home-visits/)
- [Philosophy](https://come-click.com/training-philosophy/) - Start early, move ahead quickly Be consistent: prevent unwanted behavior, reinforce behavior you like Early training for puppies; lifelong training for all dogs Your responsibility The breeder’s responsibility The shelter’s responsibility The foster’s responsibility The first 24 hours together 8 to 12 weeks 12 to 16 weeks Adolescent and beyond Prepare for Success:
- [Sitemap](https://come-click.com/sitemap/) - 12 to 16 Weeks 16 Weeks Old, Adolescent and Beyond 8 to 12 Weeks Contact Continuing Education Credentials Experience History FAQ Testimonials Home Home Visits Philosophy Breeder’s Responsibility Shelter or Foster Home Responsibility Your Responsibility Choosing a Dog The First 24 Hours Together Services Sitemap Thank You The Dog’s Point of View The Training Process
- [Your Responsibility](https://come-click.com/training-philosophy/your-responsibility/) - Select your dog carefully to set up for success Every dog deserves a chance to have a comfortable life with humans or other dogs. or both. Are you the best person to give this individual dog its chance? Look for evidence about the dog’s emotional, behavioral and physical condition. Ask questions about the dog’s history.

## Categories

- [Blog](https://come-click.com/category/blog/)