what the clicker means to him. this is known as “charging” the clicker. while you are in the room with your dog (any quiet room will do), hold a treat in one hand and the clicker in the other. press down on the clicker once. when your dog turns to you at the sound of the click, immediately give him the treat.
you will need at least a handful of treats, since you will be practicing this over and over.
repeat this several times. vary the amount of time that you hold the treat in your hand before using the clicker so that your dog does not begin to expect when the 