RC: Re: Clicker Training

["shelton" <dshelton@cyberhighway.net>]

You can use anything you want to 'bridge' the moment they've done it right
to the reward. You don't have to use a clicker. I personally use a tongue
click, too clumsy to use a clicker while riding. You could use a word, a
hand signal, what ever suits you. Clicker training is all in the timing. If
nothing else, it makes 'you' become more aware of your timing. The click, or
what ever, marks the moment the horse did it right, such as 'good' 'okay'
'thank you' whatever you may use to let the horse know 'YES' that's what I
wanted. Clicker training really involves the horse in his own training and
makes him a very willing and eager participant. They actually learn to learn
because they're so eager to figure out what it is that you're asking and get
that click which means that a reward is coming. I've had wonderful results
with clicker training. I'd highly recommend Alexandra Kurland's book to
anyone considering trying clicker training. Another incredible book,
although so packed with info it takes a while get through, is "Don't Shoot
the Dog" by Karen Pryor. Great book should be required reading for everyone
who has to deal with others!   Cheryl


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