Why do dogs not like clickers?
Hosea Spinka
2025-06-25 16:45:39
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Most dogs take to clicker training like ducks to water! But occasionally, one of our students goes home after Orientation, eager to start the training process with their dog, only to discover that their dog is afraid of the clicker. I think some owners inadvertently startle their dogs by clicking in a quiet room when the dog doesn’t expect any unusual sounds. Dogs are used to hearing random noises while exploring outside, so the click sound won’t be as sudden. It can be tempting to point the clicker at your dog when you first use it, but that may scare your dog. Left: a box clicker, which is pretty loud. Right: an i-Click, which makes a softer, quieter click. Be sure to use an i-Click, the type of clicker with a raised button, rather than a box clicker. i-Clicks are much quieter than box clickers.
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