Clicker Training Basics With Your Poodle

I had always been interested in Classical Conditioning so, when I heard about clicker training dogs for behavior modification, I believed I had found my perfect training tool.
I couldn't find a clicker so I ran down to the pet supply store and bought one for fewer than five dollars. Then I prepared a mix of cheddar cheese and bacon bits to help in keeping my Poodles' attention on the training.

When I click and treat my Poodle for doing something right, I am essentially providing him with an exact hint. The 'click' sound tells the dog that it preformed the task correctly at the very moment he hears the sound. I then would reinforce the action with a food reward.
For example, whenever my Poodle puppy sat down, I would click as his bottom hit the floor and then immediately treat him. After he did this a few times, I added the command Sit, used the treat to lure him into position, clicked and offered a food reward.