... Perhaps something to do with curiosity, or the exuberance of youth, and some horses never really outgrow it? Why do horses go out and play with jolly...
Yup, it's www.truenorthtraining.net Cheers. Beth It's a great website Beth! I appreciate all the time you put into creating such a great site. As a fellow...
... A trainer I know started leading a horse like that with a lunge line, although she said she was never really able to completely break the habit. But at...
... I have a horse who is a "confirmed Bolter" of the kind that was described, that it, one who DELIBERATELY sets his neck against you and takes off, whenever...
Hi all, The Harrisburg demos went really well from my perspective. I only saw Katie Bartlett from the list. So, besides Kim, I'm not sure we will hear from ...
Before getting to my question, I want to say thank you to Inge for her great website, and especially for making the extra effort to provide so much information...
Hi Pam, Could you please go into some detail about the wraps? ie. Why they work. I've been curious about his for a while. I read somewhere that they can be...
Hi Jan, ... Any signal that meets the general requirements of a good conditioned reinforcer is acceptable. I long ago read these requirements and have since ...
Words are processed by a higher part of the brain and always need to be translated. Sounds do not need translation. So, a whistle, clicker or imitation of...
The Neurophysiology of Clicker Training by Karen Pryor About a year ago I gave a talk to the Association of Pet Dog Trainers about advances in clicker...
Thank you Jan, for your kind words. ... I'm not sure I agree. I think people may go through this when they really want to stick to using a word like "good",...
Hi Anna: I would agree with Kathy in San Diego: I think horses like to jump because it feels so good to stretch their bodies over a fence, land ,whirl and...
... I've been praticing in the shower, while driving, and basically everywhere <grin>! I'm having a difficult time figuring out what sound I prefer, and what...
Hello All: Dolores will give a much more detailed description of our demos at the PA Horse Expo but I wanted to tell you about my observations and of course ...
"I find no difference in efficiency and much more advantages, of which this one sure is a very important one: people or more into trying clickertraining when...
Wow, Dolores--that was just awesome. What a nice description of your experience, too! I like your intention to show progression with different horses. It...
-- WAY TO GO, Dolores and Kim and Finn and Harley and Cadbury! Sounds like your presentation was logically planned and well-constructed, and your horses were...
Hi Lauri, It certainly took me what seemed like forever to accomplish a 'mouth click' but when I did it was definitely a TOCK . :-D And sometimes when I...
... He learned that he could get free from any handler by ... this in large ... and furious. Hi Kathy, My donkey will do the same, but I know that in his case...
Hi Kathy: I have never heard of the wraps, but I agree with Gail regarding yielding the hindend. I have CA's colt starting series and he teaches a horse to...
Congratulations Dolores and Kim on an exceptional job by you and your horses! I am sure you are so proud of them. What a great way to share clicker training...
Hi Barbar: Thanks for posting the photos. Both your horses are beautiful. I especially love dapples on a horse and on a dun, it's just even more gorgeous....
In a message dated 3/1/05 7:41:16 AM Central Standard Time, ... That was an incredible report Delores. I wish I could have been there to see it. MA ...
Hi MA I totally do not mean to be rude by this email but it has always bothered me and finally I feel the need to say something :) Dolores name is not spelled...
... I've always used a sharp double click of the tongue to get my horses' attention - sometimes it means "go on," sometimes it means "come here," sometimes it...
In a message dated 3/1/05 12:11:46 PM Central Standard Time, ... Hi Kim. This has *always bothered* you? I don't think I've used her name in a post before....
SHAME SHAME SHAME on you MA!! bad girl, no click for you!! LOL :)) just teasing you MA: I am sure we ALL have noticed spelling errors in the posts, but most of...
... --Yes indeedy! Very well said, Beth. ... The safety signal, Beth says, is >"Not the mat. Not the ... --Actually, I would say we become safety signals...
ye gad, if we are going to correct spelling mistakes, I'm going to have to stop posting. I'm one of the <worste> ;) Dolores or Delores or deplores or deloris...
