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Will Any Old Clicker Work?

2K views 17 replies 8 participants last post by  Jackie from Concrete, WA 
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I'm getting a book on clicker training and now need a clicker. Will just anything old cheap one be acceptable?
 
#3 ·
Yes, for the dog, MAYBE yes for the person. ;). The cheap "box" clickers don't work for me. Between my RA and general klutziness, I miss the timing on a lot of clicks with that style clicker. This is the kind I prefer. They click easily and you can find the button easily by feel:

https://www.cleanrun.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=product.display&product_ID=913

Also, these have a fairly quiet click. Some dogs get worried if the click is too loud. There are ways of quieting a box clicker, but I still like these bast.
 
#4 ·
I agree with Karen. The cheap "box" clickers don't work for me either. I managed to get my thumb pinched several times.

I prefer this clicker with the elastic finger band. It helps to keep my hands more available to hold the leash, treats, etc... They cost around $5 at my local pet store.
 

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A "marker word" is a great secondary tool, and one I use often. However, the clicker "noise" actually works in a different part of the brain than the verbal, so the click is understood and acted upon faster. Theyare both useful, for sure, but never ubderestimate the power of the clicker! :)
 
#10 ·
Consider an on line class with Fenzi Dog Sport Academy, if you don't have a good local trainer to work with. They're great, and will give you some structure. There are all SORTS of classes!
 
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That said, you SHOULD consider learning how to video tape yourself. Whether you ever do anything with the videos or not, you can learn SO much from watching videos of yourself working your dog!
 
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