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Training Principles
  • Can this training be applied to other animals?
  • Isn't this the same thing as "Clicker Training"?
  • Can I use the On Target Training system with my existing training methods, or do I have to switch from one method to the other entirely?
  • I see you can make your horse smile and nod yes or no, but what practical applications is On Target Training useful for?
  • Can On Target Training be used for work under saddle?

Using the On Target Training system

  • How long does it take to see results?
  • How do I start?
  • How old (or young) does my horse need to be before I can apply the On Target Training system?
  • How often should I do the training?
  • It looks like you don't always feed when you click. How do I know when to feed to reinforce the right behavior?
  • How often do I click?
  • When do I click?

Training Tools

  • Can I use something other than your clicker and target?
  • If I use the stick clicker, is it easy to click my crop by mistake?
  • I notice you use two different targets, a hand-held one and a stationary one. How many targets can my horse recognize?
  • Can you use two different targets in the same exercise?
  • Why do I have to use the clicker? Why can't I just praise my horse and give him food?
  • Do I have to use food as the reward?

Undesirable Behavior

  • What do I do when my horse does something wrong?
  • My horse keeps nipping at the feed bucket I have on my side. What do I do?
  • I feel like I'm doing all the work, and my horse isn't making any effort at all! What do I do?
  • My horse has moved beyond bad manners, and I'm beginning to get scared to ride him. What do I do?

 

 

 

 



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