Clicker Leash makes training easy and convenient!
The people over at Clicker Leash sent us a great sample of their flagship product, the Clicker Leash! This is the same product that received National attention when it was selected as one of the “perfect pet products” to be sent to the White House when the Obama’s got their first puppy. So this cute little Canadian company suddenly got rocketed to stardom!
Magnolia tested out our Clicker Leash while taking a little hike on the C&O Canal. We decided to test it out on one of our regular walks since we encounter a number of exciting things that can always use a little extra clicker training!
Where we walk on the C&O Canal Towpath, the trail runs parallel to both the Potomac River and the MARC train line. The trail is relatively peaceful, but it can get a bit noisy when a train is passing by. Magnolia has no issues with loud noises, so we don’t need to click/treat confidence, but she is particularly interested in the wildlife, so we were working “Leave It” and walking with a loose leash. I was armed with the Clicker Leash and a bunch of Magnolia’s favorite Honest Kitchen treats. The Clicker Leash made it very easy and convenient to train while we were walking, but I noticed a couple of things. First, the “click!” was quite a bit softer sounding than a traditional clicker. Magnolia’s a bit hearing impaired (she’s deaf in one ear) and it seemed that she completely missed hearing the click all together when there was a lot of ambient noise around (i.e., the train was passing by). When it was calm and quiet she certainly heard it, but when it was noisy she looked surprised that I was offering her a tasty treat!!
The design of the Clicker Leash appears to be created with ease of use in mind. The handle where the clicker is located fits nicely in my hand, and is connected to the leash portion with very sturdy metal hardware. The leash length that was shipped with our Clicker Leash was the standard 6′ length, which I found to be a bit long. When Magnolia was walking nicely on a loose lead the 6′ leash often dragged the ground and I found myself holding up the slack, which was awkward. However, the Clicker Leash people are awesome because they sell various different lengths! It’s no problem to find the perfect length for you and your pooch. Replacement lengths in different sizes range from as little as $3.95 to $9.95.
The Clicker Leash starter kit contains the Clicker Leash handle, a 3′ leash length, and a “quick start” guide to get you started on your way to clicker training your pooch! This retails on their site for $39.95. You have your choice of Black, Blue, Red, or Brown (to coordinate with your pooch’s favorite color).
All in all, Magnolia and I were impressed with the quality and construction of the Clicker Leash. She and I both wished that the sound was just a tad louder, and we’ll be investing in a shorter lead to make sure that Maggie doesn’t get tangled up the next time we head out for a hike!