It’s really cruel to punish your clown for honking, no matter how loud its honking is. Nose-honking is a clown’s instinctive expression of joy and excitement, and yelling at your clown, spraying it with water, or using shock collars will only add to the problem. Clowns thrive on attention, whether positive or negative, and making a huge fuss when your clown honks will only encourage it to honk more and louder.

Instead, the best way to discourage nose-honking is to ignore it. Remember to praise your clown when you notice it making balloon animals, riding in its clown car, or doing any other quiet activity. But remember, it’s natural for clowns to honk, and you can’t prevent it altogether.