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Dec 4, 20114 min read

Using The Same Exercise To Solve Opposite Training Issues

Now how can that be? How can I take the same exercise and use it to solve opposite issues? At a recent clinic, I was presented with two...

Nov 6, 20114 min read

May I Have This Dance?

This article will show how to go about splitting a behaviour down into smaller steps so as to make the learning easier and more...

Oct 2, 20114 min read

Building and Balancing A Trust Account

Last month I discussed “getting paid for doing nothing” and how that can help your horse settle and focus on you. Soon you can start to...

Sep 4, 20115 min read

Getting Paid For Doing Nothing

For some folks, this would be a dream come true, but what does this have to do with clicker training? Let’s start by looking at the idea...

Aug 8, 20114 min read

Training A Donkey Like A Dolphin and A Mule Like A Killer Whale, Part 2

We left you last month throwing treats into feed tubs. I hope some of you took the challenge and tried to think up your own training...

Jul 3, 20115 min read

Training A Donkey Like A Dolphin and A Mule Like A Killer Whale, Part 1

So I can hear you all saying, “What does this have to do with clicker training?” Well, I thought this month I would share with you some...

Jun 4, 20115 min read

Put On A Happy Face

Whether it is yourself doing the smiling or being on the receiving end of one, smiles just make you feel good. Behaviour and emotion are...

Mar 1, 20115 min read

It’s Time to Take a Stand... On a Mat!

Why on earth would I want to teach my horse to stand on a mat? At first glance it seems like an easy enough thing to do, and perhaps it...

Feb 1, 20116 min read

Help! I Have a Muggy Horse!

I would like to show you how proper food delivery, accompanied by the clicker, can actually stop mugging if you already have a muggy...

Dec 1, 20103 min read

If Wishes Were Horses…We would all ride our dream horse wouldn’t we?

We would all ride our dream horse wouldn’t we? So, what would your dream horse look like? What would this dream horse be able to do? What...

Nov 1, 20104 min read

Clicker Training - Targeting

I hope you had fun practicing your food delivery skills. You will be happy to know we are almost ready to get your horse started on...

Oct 3, 20104 min read

Thinking Outside the Box “Stall”

I was delighted to be asked to do a series on Clicker training for Saddle Up. These lessons, though they appear very simple, were very...