We Like: iClicks

We love clicker training.  It is our belief that dogs should be trained using only positive reinforcement methods of training.  When starting out, we found that the box clickers sold in most pet stores were hard to depress and sometimes even got stuck.  This can be a set-back since clicker training is all about precision and timing.  What happens when you drop a box clicker?  Since the clicking mechanism is inside the box, you lose and disrupt training time trying to retrieve the clicker.  Traditional box clickers also tend to be very loud, and as we discovered when training our dog, Spryte, sometimes the click can be very scary.

Soon however, we discovered the iClick.  The iClick is a sleek little clicker that was designed by clicker training guru Karen Pryor.  It can be depressed very quickly and easily because of its raised yellow button.  We also LOVE that if you drop it, the iClick will always land in a clickable position, which makes it a particularly good tool for handicapped trainers, or those who are particularly clumsy (like me).  But the absolute best part of the iClick is the sound of the click.  It is not a jarring pop like a box clicker, instead the iClick give a nice, soft Spryte approved click. 

Please enjoy our ridiculously short video showing off the iClick:

    

--Olivia