afraid of clicker

[Giselle]

A clicker is just a marker. Saying the word "Yes!" has the exact same effect if you use it correctly (just like the principles of using a clicker ).

My agility trainer doesn't use clickers since most people don't have three arms, so we use the word "Yes!" instead. It works fine =) Just make sure you use the same intonation, pitch, and do it quickly and efficiently. To measure how well you can do it, drop a tennis ball and say "Yes!" every time it hits the ground. It'll give you an idea of how fast and accurate you are.

[Boone37]

I agree with Giselle. Saying "Good", "Yes" or "Okay" are all just as effecive as clicker training. (Good would probably be the best b/c we humans tend to say yes and okay A LOT!). You can actually use any word you want.

Some dogs find the clicker noise a bit harsh. If you want to try it again, try using it at first behind your back or in a pocket. It muffles the noise a bit.

Good luck!

[Suki Wingy]

Thanks. He acted that way the first time he heard the sound. I'll have to think of a work I don't regularly use, but it is so hard to stay constant with him.

[Giselle]

Well, who needs English anyways? Maybe you could use "Yes" in a different language. Going by Nino's name, perhaps you could use "Si" Seriously!

[punkrock]

thats weird.is he ufrad of the computer too.

[agilityk9trainer]

Yes, a few dogs don't like the sound. It's not that unusal.

And, as I tell my students, I don't care what you call a behavior as long as you're consistant. If you want to call it Beekabeeka, have fun.

I've always toyed with the idea of making up a very strange language and going into the agiity ring with my dog calling out quite silly commands. Of course, i won't do it. If something were to happen to me, my dog wouldn't be able to work for anyone else!

[CathyBogart]

Wilbur doesn't like the sound either. We were using a ball-point pen as a clicker with him. Much quieter click.