Is there a support group for animal trainers like Trainers Anonymous? I need them! Yes, I have to admit it: I am addicted to the sound of the click. First of all: a click means “Horse, you did the right thing” and that means that I, the trainer, have booked a success, too. And I …
Positive reinforcement training is all about giving a reward to reinforce the behaviour you want more of. The key word is giving. If you have never used a bridge signal before, you start with the simple act of giving. In return you will get your horses’ attention. Then ‘training’ can begin. Introducing a bridge signal (click) When …
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Sometimes I come at the barn and Kyra laughs: Maybe I must not take it personal….. Sandra Poppema
Samenvatting eerste maand In 23 trainingssessies in drie weken heb ik haar al veel geleerd. Een opsomming: – Benaderen in de stal en in het land – Ze kan nu vaststaan aan een touw zonder in paniek te raken – Ik kan bijna al haar voeten krabben – Ik kan haar een wormkuur toedienen – …
