The clicker is too loud!

I just bought a clicker and scared myself by the first click! It's TOO LOUD! I wanted to use the clicker with my pup (coming in 11 days), but now I'm afraid that it will be too loud for him. I bought the cheapest and simpliest clicker. I know that there are some more expensive electronic ones with volume control. Do you have any experience with this loud clicker and your pup? Do I have to go and buy the expensive one? I don't want to scare my dog!

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Permalink Reply by Sam Tsang on May 12, 2008 at 9:21am

It will be just fine, it makes a unique sound so that you dog can hear it from far away. If you think it is too loud, you can buy a glass bottle of snapple, then take the metal cap and use your finger nail to scratch it really fast, it makes the same noise, but the volume is lower.

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Permalink Reply by Rayanne on May 12, 2008 at 11:58am

I used a clicker with a previous dog. If you use it correctly, the dog will actually associate that sound with praise, as loud as it is. However, it does not have to be a click sound. Any sound that is easy for you to produce will achieve the same affect. A bell, or a squeaky toy, for instance, or snapping or clapping. Also, don't limit yourself to doggie noise makers, check out the baby toys! Then, just make the noise when you give praise and treats. If the sound really scares the pup, you could use it as a NO sound that will distract him from doing a no-no.

Good luck with your pup! Share pictures!