Boone learns about Clicker Training! |
Twenty-two year old Boone has been everywhere, and done everything...and is still at it! Clicker training was new to him, but he likes it!
Here Boone is learning to 'TARGET' Targeting means touching an object. Touching can lead to picking something up...which can lead to retrieving.
'Targeting' is helpful, if working with a frightened horse.
If you have a curious horse, who likes to 'taste' things, begin by holding an object near them. When they touch it with their teeth, or lips, click, and move the object out of sight, quickly giving a treat.
If your horse is reluctant to touch the object, you can also click and treat for simply looking at the object. |
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After a few lessons, Boone can now touch the cone when it is on the ground!
Caution: A food pushy horse can be dangerous. Before starting with your horse, read the 'Zen' page and do this exercise with your horse. Make sure there is a half door, or other barrier between you and your horse while your horse learns patience and manners around food. |
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Boone moves his nose toward the cone... |
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...and prepares to take hold of the top, knowing that this will cause a click and a treat! |
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...Click! |
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Soon you can begin clicking and treating when the cone is an inch off the ground. When the horse hears the click, he will likely drop the cone. This is fine!
Take your time when clicker training your horse! We took awhile to get here!
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"Quick! Click me, and take this cone! I want some of those great treats!"
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| Here you go! Good boy! |
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