When you clicker train your horse you need something to reinforce (strengthen) the behaviour. After all, it is the receiver (horse) that determines the reinforcer. Food is an excellent reinforcer for most horses, although I have come across a few who didn\’t seem interested in food at all for training purposes. In that case you have […]
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In a variable ratio schedule a desired behaviour (once it is established and put on cue) will be reinforced randomly. There is no way the horse can predict when he can expect a reward, so this will keep him motivated to perform well. Benefits of a variable reinforcement schedule With a variable ratio schedule it will take a
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When I started clicker training I had no clue that there was a whole science behind the use of rewards. I only knew about one primary reward: treats. I didn\’t know anything about \’primary\’ and \’secondary\’ rewards, how to use high and low value rewards to my advantage. Neither did I know about \’chaining\’ behaviours, I learned
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