Author: Alexandra KurlandPublisher: Ringpress Books
ISBN: 9781860542923
Category : Clicker training (Animal training)
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Author: Katherine BartlettTurning Fierce Dogs Friendly
Author: Kellie SniderPublisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
ISBN: 1621871703
Category : Pets
Languages : en
Pages : 330
Book Description
Learn how to harness the power of worthwhile reinforcement to build safe, friendly behaviors in aggressive dogs. The positive training based, Constructional Aggression Treatment (CAT), as described in Turning Fierce Dogs Friendly, has proven successful for many pet owners and trainers around the world. As a functional approach to changing aggressive behavior, it offers a humane alternative to desensitization, counter conditioning, and distraction procedures. CAT typically produces long-lasting results in far less time than any positive treatment available, without the undesirable side-effects that are common with punishment procedures. The ultimate outcome is a once-aggressive dog that is now friendly. Inside Turning Fierce Dogs Friendly: Step-by-step instructions for performing CAT with aggressive dogs Understand the normal behaviors of all dogs, of specific breeds, and of your own individual dog How to be awake and aware of your dog’s behavior and your own Discover your dog’s worthwhile reinforcement for safe, friendly behaviors Advice for developing good observation skills and staying on task The issues that can make or break successful aggression treatment: consistency, safety, and follow-through Equipment, handling procedures, and preventing opportunities to practice undesirable behavior When to call a professional
Equine Empowerment
Author: Jessica GonzalezPublisher:
ISBN: 9780692181713
Category : Horsemanship
Languages : en
Pages : 230
Book Description
Science based training is not just a way of modifying behavior, but an entire way of living with animals. A solid understanding of our species' natural history helps us best meet their needs and bring out their fullest potential. With an understanding of learning theory and behavioral science we can really begin to influence our companion's choices in the kindest way possible. Positive Reinforcement techniques allow us to develop a strong bond based on mutual understanding, empathy, and compassion. With the help of ethology, biology, and neuroscience, we can better understand how our horses think and feel. Using all this objective, science-based information, as well as our desire to be kinder to horses, we can reshape the horse-human connection. This book dives deep into the sciences behind how horses behave, learn, and feel with many custom designed charts and diagrams for visual learners to enjoy. There are over 70 instructional worksheets for you to apply this information to real life situations and individual equines. In these, we've detailed how to train a wide variety of ground and mounted behaviors as well as how to address emotional and behavioral problems.
You Can Train Your Horse to Do Anything!
Author: Shawna KarraschPublisher: Createspace Independent Pub
ISBN: 9781480254909
Category : Pets
Languages : en
Pages : 234
Book Description
If you have ever wished you could get your horse to consistently perform to the best of his ability, On Target Training is for you. This effective new method combines the basics of clicker training (widely used on marine mammals and dogs) with a step-by-step target system that assures training success for any breed or any age horse. Karrasch explains reward reinforcement training in a way that makes it easy to learn. She guides the reader through all the basics, including teaching the bridge signal (using the clicker) and employing hand-held and stationary targets; she then cover aspects of training horses both on the ground and under saddle. Training advice is provided for: specific riding disciplines ‹ jumping, Western riding, dressage, and trail; behavior problems; trailer loading; working with young horses; and last of all, just for fun, teaching tricks. Shawna says: “A degree in psychology is not required to train animals. It is, however, helpful. All of the work we do as animal trainers (with horses too) is based in psychology, whether we are aware of it or not. The more you understand about these proven principles the better you are as a trainer. The focus of my training is helping people to gain a better understanding of behavioral psychology and the benefits of positive reinforcement in regards to horse training. I chose to make the move to horses partly due to the lack of positive reinforcement being used with horses. I recognized that horses were not trained the same as the marine mammals. I also saw that the training we implemented at Sea World would be a huge asset to the horse world. A lot of horse people, including professionals, don't know much about the proven principles of behavioral psychology. Therefore, I see a bigger need in helping horse folk to further understand the principles that govern the relationships we build with our horses.. It is really fun to see the light come on!!”
Precision Horse Training with Positive Reinforcement
Author: Hertha JamesPublisher: Independently Published
ISBN: 9781792125591
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 230
Book Description
This ninth book in the Life Skills for Horses series looks at ways we can learn to be more precise with our body language. When we strive to cut the static or 'noise' out of our body language, the horse will begin to notice that our body orientation, our breathing, our gestures and our energy level can indeed be significant.Horses are expert readers of each other's body language. Even across considerable distance, the flick of an ear expresses a whole sentence. As a horse gets to know a person, he applies the same skill to reading that person's body language.As we learn to remain relaxed and be totally consistent with the way we communicate, we enable the horse to correctly read even our smallest intent.This illustrated book outlines twelve Training Plans that can be developed into Individual Education Programs to suit each specific horse and handler partnership.If you are new or new-ish to equine clicker training (positive reinforcement training), the first chapter details how to get started. The book includes an extensive glossary explaining concepts in everyday language. Each chapter has links to free YouTube video clips that help explain the tasks.
Equitation Science
Author: Paul McGreevyPublisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 1119241448
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 420
Book Description
A new edition of a highly respected textbook and reference in the rapidly emerging field of equitation science. Equitation Science, 2nd Edition incorporates learning theory into ethical equine training frameworks suitable for riders of any level and for all types of equestrian activity. Written by international experts at the forefront of the development of the field, the welfare of the horse and rider safety are primary considerations throughout. This edition features a new chapter on research methods, and a companion website provides the images from the book in PowerPoint.
Walking with Horses
Author: Hertha JamesPublisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781530300914
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 286
Book Description
This well-illustrated book is a treasure trove of information for every horse lover. Many horse and pony owners are realizing that a great deal of fun can be had by interacting with horses on the ground. For riders, the ground work creates a superb foundation for riding. For those who are no longer able to ride or have no desire to ride, and for people who love little ponies, this book is a gold mine of ideas to keep both horses and humans active, amused and learning new things. The term 'leading positions' refers to all the ways we orientate ourselves in relation to the horse in order to orchestrate where we would like him to put his feet. Becoming tuned in to the various leading positions enhances the conversations we can have with our horses. This book meshes nicely with the author's previous two books: How to Begin Equine Clicker Training and Conversations with Horses. Both are available from Amazon. Each leading position is looked at in comprehensive detail. The book contains 20 Training Plans that can be adapted to suit individual horses, ponies, donkeys and mules. The concepts in the book are further illustrated with links to video clips that demonstrate the Training Plans in action. Walking with Horses includes background for training with positive reinforcement. It covers all the essentials to make our equine interactions safe and enjoyable for both parties. Walking with Horses is a fine addition to the 'Life Skills for Horses' series.
Author: Alize Veillard-MuckensturmHow to Create Good Horse Training Plans
Author: Hertha JamesPublisher:
ISBN: 9781537308272
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 272
Book Description
Do you want to do something new with your horse but you're not sure how to start? Using examples, Hertha guides you from a vague training idea to a teaching and learning program that you custom-design for yourself and a particular horse. It is a process than everyone can learn. The approach is one of 'constructing' or creating the responses we want our horse to know so he can lead a safe, relaxed life in our care. This book shows us how to teach by focusing on what we can do together, not what we can't do yet. For everything we want to teach, there will be starting point where the handler and the horse can be successful together. A good Training Plan begins with a task clearly defined in terms of observable behavior. The task is then broken down into parts small enough so that each part is in easy reach of the horse and handler's capabilities as they progress through their program. Hertha also shows how to incorporate clicker training (positive or reward reinforcement) into what we would like to do with our horses. This book is a superb addition to Hertha's 'Life Skills for Horses' series.
