Poodle wrangler Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 I have a cheapie clicker which is too loud for my ears indoors. Also scared pup. Any suggestions for a quieter brand of clicker, please? Or, can I replace the clicker with an enthusiastic, "Yeesss!" Pup is only day 2 with us. Standard poodle. I don't think he'll be difficult to train. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megan_ Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 You can use a short, happy "yes". A "yeeeeessss" makes it hard for the dog to know the precise moment you are marking. Karen Pryor clickers are pretty soft. I use both the clicker and a marker word (at different times of course!). I like the clicker to mean "we're doing free shaping, go for your life" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fbaudry Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 You can use a short, happy "yes". A "yeeeeessss" makes it hard for the dog to know the precise moment you are marking. Karen Pryor clickers are pretty soft. I use both the clicker and a marker word (at different times of course!). I like the clicker to mean "we're doing free shaping, go for your life" I second Karen Pryor's I-clicker! Alternately you could muffle yours by wrapping it in a piece of cloth, or have it in your pocket (makes handling it a bit harder though) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kavik Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 You can also try a pen which has a lid that 'clicks' when you push it down. I-clicks are softer than normal clickers as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spotted Devil Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 I like the I-clicks from Blackdog Wear. Photos please :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdf Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 I have a Kramar one which has an adjustable click. It's pretty quiet when it's on it's quietest setting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poodle wrangler Posted October 13, 2013 Author Share Posted October 13, 2013 Thankyou for the great tips! He's only 8 weeks and a lot of fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bellske Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 (edited) I haven't heard the louder clickers, but agreeing the karen pryor iclickers aren't too loud and shouldn't hurt your ears, otherwise I use a "yes"(means you can move to get reward) or "good"(stay and I'll give you the reward) been following a michael ellis DVD. We're learning to stand still atm so at the start I've been using the clicker to mark what I want then moving towards just a "good" and delivering the treats in place. I think the clickers are awesome but to be honest I sometimes find it a hassle juggling the clicker and treats lol Edited October 13, 2013 by bellske Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
julesluvscavs Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 (edited) I started learning about clickers for the first time on the weekend, and the trainer was showing us a few different types. One of them you could adjust the sound volume on it. I cant quite remember but im sure she said something about putting some blue tack on the other types tp make them click softer , i might be wrong? And you know not to ever click them near your dogs ears? I just bought the basic one as it doesn't seem to loud for my young dog. BTW PW your puppy is very cute :) Edited October 13, 2013 by Jules❤3Cavs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheena Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 Cute Puppy :) I have two types of clickers...one is adjustable & the other just clicks. Make sure you have put lots of value on the clicker so that the dog understands & if it is too loud, hold it behind your back or muffle it in your pocket, but obviously don't hold it too close to puppy's ear. I start off with a new dog, putting value on the clicker by throwing a treat & as soon as the pup reached it & is about to pick it up, click & allow the pup to get the treat. A few short sessions of this & when I am certain he knows what it is all about...I put a cardboard box out & then click & throw the treat for every single indication of interaction with the box...its called "The 100 & one things to do with a box" game. He will soon catch on & start offering behaviours to get the click, so you can start to wait for a bit more interaction before clicking. Have fun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weasels Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 I started learning about clickers for the first time on the weekend, and the trainer was showing us a few different types. One of them you could adjust the sound volume on it. I cant quite remember but im sure she said something about putting some blue tack on the other types tp make them click softer , i might be wrong? And you know not to ever click them near your dogs ears? I just bought the basic one as it doesn't seem to loud for my young dog. BTW PW your puppy is very cute :) Yep my old trainer puts blu-tack on the metal part of her box clicker to muffle the noise :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nekhbet Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 If you use your voice 1) you can never leave it behind and 2) you always have your hands free! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poodle wrangler Posted October 14, 2013 Author Share Posted October 14, 2013 If you use your voice 1) you can never leave it behind and 2) you always have your hands free! True! I'll give voice a try, first. Clickers are new to me, but very impressed how you can "shape" behaviour to teach a dog exactly what you want them to do. I don't need puppy to dance, just good dog manners. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
julesluvscavs Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 Yep my old trainer puts blu-tack on the metal part of her box clicker to muffle the noise :) So I did hear right ! ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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