Welcome to Clicker Joy!

Angela Eaton and her dog 'Shakti'

Located in beautiful Colorado, Clicker Joy! is owned and operated by Angela Eaton-Snovak, CTP, APDT. We are dedicated to providing force free training techniques that make a genuine and lasting difference in the lives of pets and their owners. At Clicker Joy! joyful training means powerful results. Angela is a Certifed Training Partner (CTP) of the Karen Pryor Academy of Animal Behavior and Training and a Certified member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT).

The Clicker Technique

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"Clicker Training" is an animal training method based on behavioral psychology that relies on marking desirable behavior and rewarding it. Desirable behavior is usually marked by using a "clicker," a mechanical device that makes a short, distinct "click" sound, which tells the animal exactly when they're doing the right thing.

A Guide to Search and Rescue Dogs

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Angela is the author of Guide to Search and Rescue Dogs. This fascinating book is a wonderful overview of search dogs and their handlers. Anyone who's ever been interested in search dogs will enjoy the pictures and clear writing style as Angela explains the basics of scent principles, canine search techniques and training methods. Dogs are considered one of the most effective means of locating disaster victims, lost hikers and recovering remains.

Angela Eaton-Snovak

Angela Eaton-Snovak

Angela Eaton-Snovak, CTP, APDT, a resident of Evergreen, Colorado, has been training and working with dogs for over 25 years. She has experience as a trainer, competitor and handler in search techniques. Most recently, she graduated with distinction as a Certified Training Partner from the Karen Pryor Academy of Animal Behavior and Training. Angela is a member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT), a professional organization of dog trainers.

Association of Pet Dog Trainers - Dog Training Professionals