Hi everyone, I am just getting organized again after another great weekend clinic with Alex in Groton, NY. In past clinic reports, I have shared some of the...
Hi Julie I've done clicker with all of my rescues. I specialize in rescues: some physically neglected, some beaten/overworked/abused, and some a bit of both....
If you have any short videos of your horses doing something in regard to clicker training, it might be nice if all we have the opportunity to view them! There...
In the June 2006 issue of Equus Magazine, a handful of featured horsemen share their thoughts in "The Debate Over Treats." Linda Parelli is one of the...
From: "Katie Bartlett" <katie.bartlett@...> Subject: [clickryder] Groton clinic report: May 27-29, 2006 ... Wow Katie, Thanks for taking the time to write...
Hi Katie, Thanks so much for such a great report!! It sounds like you all had a very interesting clinic. I would love if you would give a little more 'nuts and...
Hi Dolores, I read the article and couldn't believe that they didn't consult a clicker trainer, or at least mention clicker training. It seemed to me like...
"I read the article and couldn't believe that they didn't consult a clicker trainer, or at least mention clicker training." I'd say that many letters to the...
... a clicker ... I posted my comments about this, and it never showed up to this list. (?) ... tell them ... I agree. If a bunch of us write in, maybe...
... The Equus article reports on interviews with numerous expert horse trainers. The most said about positive reinforcement is presentation of a belief system...
... horsemen ... have a ... I just got this issue, and i am dissapointed. For the most part it was anti-treat. Very biased towards the big-name NH people...
... clicker ... writing ... farrier who ... talk to ... of doing ... I've noticed that since the word "reinforcement entered the vernacular it's being tossed...
<<Wonder if they will have a Clicker Trainer?>> Of course they didn't. (withhold their click and reward, ask again, maybe they will earn a reward next time)...
Remember to be a clicker trainer when you write to Equus. Tell them what they need to do which is to contact you and learn more about it. And, if someone...
Hi Lyndsey, The difficulty with writing up the whip cues is that the meaning of the whips constantly changed. That was what was so fascinating, because the ...
... But it can be applied through side-reins or nosebands. When the rein or band is applying pressure that's the aversive, and when it's slack (the horse...
... that ... I suppose you COULD see it that way :) But I think I'm looking at the intent behind using this equipment, and I think that more often than not,...
... Thanks, Judy! That seems to work. I put one of Willie's freestyle up and I can see it (which doesn't mean anyone else will be able to), but it's at: ...
... I don't think the horse cares what our intent is What he cares about is whether he knows how (and can) avoid aversives or gain reinforcements. Many, many...
... about ... reinforcements. You're making this too complicated Kris:) Your intent is your target behavior. Ask a few people why they use a noseband :) I...
Hi Dolores, I read the article and couldn't believe that they didn't consult a clicker trainer, or at least mention clicker training...... Katie Bartlett ...
... Yes, your intent is your target behavior, as long as you know what your target behavior is and can describe it. ... Ask a few people about any -R technique...
... Thank you, for finding the site and sharing it with us. And I can see your Iceys doing their tricks, too! What fun! Now I have to figure out how to get...
... Are you not hearing the music on your video? I did.... and Renee says: Oh that is sooo cool!!! I had to watch it three times. The music was perfect...
... There actually were quite a few pro-treat people, but they were toward the end of the article. Though they did caution not treating in a habitual way ...
... I think there was another article towards the end of the issue by the author of the treat article, who decided to try using treats and was very happy with...
... the ... Are you sure this is what you want to say? :) As far as I know, "rewarding the try" and giving the horse a reasonable chance of success ( i.e....
