Starmark Pro-Training Clicker for Dogs

The Starmark Pro-Training Clicker is often sold as a dog training tool, but it's not just for dogs. Trust me, it's fantastic for any kind of training. For me, this clicker was a game-changer when it came to training not just dogs, but my three kitty pals. This versatile clicker has become super important in my pet training routine. First, let's talk about the click. It has a clear and distinct sound that works really well. Having clear sound is a big deal when training pets. I used it to teach my cats to be cool about treats. They figured out that when they heard the clicker, they should take their time and expect a reward. It's a simple method that works well for training your pets to be disciplined and patient, no matter the animal. Also, I used this clicker to make my cats respond better to their names. Whenever I called them, I got a click from the Starmark Pro-Training Clicker. Eventually, they started linking the sound with good attention. The cats are now more responsive and attentive, and they understand how we interact. You can easily bring this clicker anywhere you go. It's small and lightweight, and it even has a hoop you can put on your keychain. You can bring it with you wherever you go, so it's super convenient for training or gathering your pets in one place. To wrap it up, the Starmark Pro-Training Clicker is a handy tool for training all sorts of animals. It totally changed how I interact with my cats, teaching them to wait and respond better to what I say. The click sound tells you that you're doing a good job. You won't have any trouble bringing this clicker around. No matter what kind of pet you're training, the Starmark Pro-Training Clicker is a must-have for more harmonious and disciplined interactions.

When I first got this clicker, I almost returned it—I was clicking it through the packaging and it only seemed to work half the time. I thought it was defective. Luckily, my fiancé pointed out that you need to press it at the bottom, not the middle or top. Once I did that, it clicked perfectly every time. It’s reliably loud enough for outdoor training sessions, and I love that it attaches easily to my Ruffwear treat pouch. Plus, it looks sleek and feels durable. Great tool for training once you get the hang of where to press!

First of all, this is a perfectly nice, sturdy clicker that does exactly as it says it will. I like the way it fits into my hand and I like the sound it makes. I was able to attach a wrist coil to it and use it while out on walks. It really is a sturdy little clicker. The only things preventing me from giving this one a five star review are first that sometimes i like to put the clicker in my pocket and hit it while training, to keep a hand free. It doesn't seem to work with this clicker. My absolute favorite clickers (and the reason why my friends think I am nuts, I mean, I can say that with no irony, that I have a favorite clicker) are the Karen Pryor i clickers. They are a little more delicate, but are also easier to hit the button in my pocket. My other issue with this clicker is that the package states that the clicker is compatible with StarMark collar light and prong collar. Not that a clicker and a collar light (for visibility) are incompatible, but they also have nothing to do with each other. And in no universe is a clicker and a prong collar compatible. I know this, it just worries me that people with less training experience may not know. Otherwise, it is a perfectly nice product.

Update October 9, 2025. I contacted Star Mark because I knew there was something wrong with these clickers and they very kindly sent me three new ones which click perfectly so obviously just a bad batch. Everybody was very helpful. I knew I loved Star Mark products just had a nasty experience with a bad batch. New clickers work perfectly pushed down perfect click that was the problem with the prior three you had to wrestle the click down and it didn’t really make a noise. Very happy with my new clickers. I have used these clickers before and they worked great. Good solid sound and easy to press. I just purchased three so that I could have them at each door to call our new dog who I trained on the star Mark clicker that I had from a few years ago. The three clickers that I purchased don’t click very well. Don’t make a very good sound and you really have to press to get the clicker to make the sound all three are a disappointment. I still have one clicker from a couple of years ago and I’m using that one almost exclusively the three that I purchased look exactly the same, but don’t work nearly as well. Very disappointed in whatever they’ve done to them because they don’t work like they used to.

I have purchased my fair share of different clickers even before I actually had my puppy. The feel and sound of the clicker matters as far as ease of use. You need the clicker to be a almost involuntary action on your part and for that to happen you need to be comfortable with the clicker. Clicker training is all about the timing of the click. You are the operator of the clicker have to be able to hold it, use it, while you are doing other things as well. You will be watching your dog very closely, you will be getting treats ready to present and you will be holding the clicker in one of your hands. So for it all to come together correctly you have to feel comfortable with the size, the way it clicks and the amount of noise it makes. You might be thinking I am crazy to think it matters this much? If you want clicker training to work you have to be able to click exactly when you get the behavior you are looking for not 3 seconds after as you fumble around and find the clicker and then hit it. So my point is it should fit in your hand easily, not take too much pressure to click. I have used at least 5 different types of clickers out there and I have found that this one is the right shape, size, noise level, etc to work well with all the other things you are doing while you are clicking. I highly recommend buying at least 5. esp. if you are not the only person working with training your dog. Everyone should have their own clicker, and you will lose some on walks etc.. It is always good to have a backup clicker. The dog really does learn to idenify that exact sound. When I am out with my dog and he is off leash all I have to do is click 1x and he comes running.

This clicker feels great in hand. It's sturdy, well-made and reliable. But it is too loud to use indoors without disturbing or startling other people in the house. Outside, you can hear it a block away -- good for some circumstances, but not for me. Using this caused learning to go backwards with my dog. My dog's obedience to commands like sit and stay--which she already had perfectly--degenerated in reaction to the noise of this clicker. I can't even imagine using it with a cat. After this, I bought the Karen Pryor KPCT clickers and started over. My dog is still in recovery from using the StarMark clicker, but improving again as she begins to associate the KP clicker with good things. The KP clicker sounds like a pen click. It's enough for us. To be complete, my dog is fearful of thunder and fireworks (though not continuous loud noises like power saws, lawn mowers or loud music). Unless you need extreme loudness, buy the Karen Pryor clickers instead. Karen Pryor i click clicker - BLACK, for Clicker Training And do not even try this StarMark clicker at all if your dog is noise averse. There's no need to scare your dog and struggle to get her used to this loud sound when there's a good quieter clicker out there. If your dog is OK with shotguns, nail guns, fireworks and other explosions and you need to be heard above other noises or over long distances, though, the StarMark would be a good choice.

Some reviewers have mentioned it's too loud, and it is quite loud, but not starling or aggravating to people around you. I personally prefer it on the loud side as it's really effective in a noisy or distracting environment. I already ordered another one as a spare and am thinking about buying more to place around the house or give to different family members. I'll update in a few months on how it holds up but from the other reviews, I expect it'll last compared to other clickers. The best thing about this clicker though, is the guide. There's a quick start set of instructions and a link to a PDF you can get from their website (it's free for everyone, just google "starmark clicker"). The PDF guide is incredible, 50 pages of many, many different commands to train, and the info of how and why a clicker works, and more importantly, how dogs work. (I always thought dogs knew when they did something bad because of their "guilty" looks, but the guide explains what's really happening.) Anyhow, we don't plan on going through the entire guide as we only need a few key ones, so don't feel intimidated by the 50 pages; they're just being thorough. As for how to train your dog to pee on command, google "5 Steps to Teaching Your Dog To Pee and Poop On Command" and it should be the first link. Unfortunately, this is the only command the otherwise amazing guide is missing. Make sure to use your highest value treats (deli meat, cheese, etc.) for this one. Have fun!

Great quality. They work well and are pretty durable. I’d buy them again if I needed them.

Excelente produto. Dura anos. Máxima eficiência na marcação do comportamento.

El clicker está muy bien hecho. Viene con un instructivo sobre cómo entrenar al perro con la ayuda del artefacto. Yo terminé no usándolo porque una de mis perras ya es mayor y se asustaba con el sonido, pero para un cachorro he escuchado que es muy práctico. Las 5 estrellas son más que nada por la construcción. Los materiales son buenos y el sonido es fuerte y nunca falla.

Have used many box-type clickers over the years and this one is the absolute best!! It sits comfortably in the hand and is very easy to use. Right now I am using this on my horse who is a recent rescue and hasn't been treated the best up to now. With the clicker being used appropriately with a reward, he has been able to participate and learn his rehabilitation exercises during ground work at liberty (off leash). Not bad for a tired 16 yo horse who has been over raced. It has also helped to build a bond between us and we now have a mutual trust that no one can take away. Thank you for a wonderful, easy to use product!! StarMark Clicker Dog Training System

Would not buy again

Muy bien accesorio que ayuda en el entrenamiento de perros y pájaros