Snapping fingers instead of clicker?

[coral3]

Trying to think of something to use in place of a clicker...I don't want to have to hang on to a clicker all the time. I know many people use the word 'good' or 'good bird', but I'd rather come up with something else as I know I'll just confuse the bird by saying those words at other times.

Wondered if any one has had success with snapping fingers?


(I tried a search, but can't find anything on this particular query)

 

[lene1949]

I haven't, but I've heard a tongue click works... It's all in the timing...

Use a bunch of keys, throw them up in the air and when the reach their highest point, click/whistle/clapyourhands... anything really... It's all in the timing...

 

[sonja]

You can absolutely use your voice instead of a clicker. I do it with my dogs. So much easier than carrying around a clicker all the time. I use an "eh" sound--- it's quick and short and sharp, so there is no delay in marking the desired behavior. I don't think I could be so precise with snapping my fingers.

 

[MonicaMc]

Tongue "clicking", clicking a pen, a word, phrase, etc. You can use whatever you like as the bridge as long as you make it clear and precise what the bridge is for the behavior.

 

[khaiqha]

I keep he clicker on my keychain and I like it for several reasons.

1) I don't get tired doing it over and over.

2) The timing is really important. My Alex stops whatever he's doing when he hears the click and looks for his reward. This has made it really easy to capture certain things.

3) I secretly clicker train my friends' dogs when they aren't paying attention. It's awesome.

 

[Artist]

I use my mouth to make a clicking sound. I first tried with a clicker, but found it very cumbersome. now, I have my hands free for other things and I don't have to worry about finding the clicker. My bird will make the click sound when ever she thinks she has done a good job. It is so cute.

 

[Featheredsamurai]

I prefer the clicker, it;s very consistent in the way it sounds.

 

[94lt1]

The clicker wouldn't work for my scarlet. .. It aggravated him.. idk why, but I learned quickly that a very happy and positive "good bird" was the way to go with him...and a bit of honey Graham cracker