Clicker training and positive reinforcement a collection of howto and clicker training philosophy books for dogs and other animals. Learning from clicker trainers of other species, peggy investigated ways to add more shaping, capturing, luring, and targeting to her program. This is one of the best horse training books i think i have ever read, and would highly recommend it. Clicker training uses positive reinforcement which means horses are more motivated, learn faster and become more trusting and confident. In the first half of 2015, i continued having therapy, reading books and clicker training the horses. Clicker training for your horse book by alexandra kurland. Ive never had one refuse to work without a handout. This has been a favorite trick to train long before clicker training was popular. Clicker training for your horse karen pryor clicker training.
After exchanging two or three emails, i found kim to be openminded and quite interested in exploring my work. Learn from the best with our comprehensive collection of dog training books and videos by top training experts. She very quickly recognized the power of clicker training for improving performance, for enhancing the relationship people have with their horses, and for just plain putting fun back into training. It has been followed by two more books and at the time of this writing nineteen dvd lessons. With clicker training your horse becomes an enthusiastic, willing, participant in the training process. From experience gained all over the world, ben answers all the most frequently asked questions, whilst solving common problems that are experienced during. Outlining a revolutionary approach to training horses, mules, and donkeys, this extensive compendium offers an allinclusive study of clicker training. Shes not forcing anything down your throat, just walking you through it and helping you consider your options. Clicker training for your horse, the click that teaches. One of the great things this training method is that you dont need a lot of expensive gear. Clicker training has been the central core of his working life for the past 18 years, and now it is plays an equally central role keeping him sound as we move forward into his midtwenties. Clicker training is a really great way of teaching your pet new things in a positive way and making learning fun for both of you.
Horse training inhand by ellen schuthoflesmeister this horse training book can teach you effective methods for training a horse inhand and using a longe line, long lines and reins from the ground. Clicker training is a flexible method, so there is plenty of room for you to develop your own style. I will be adding pictures, videos, and supplemental material as i have time. That book, clicker training for your horse was published in 1998. Horse trainers from all disciplines and backgrounds are getting amazing results with clicker training. It was edited by karen pryor and published by her company, sunshine book. Ive been clicker training my own driving horses for decades. You can have the horse respond to your gestures alone, or you can build a verbal command into your training by saying, for example, touch as your horse reaches for the target. There is so much you can do with horses using a little positive reinforcement. In fact, you only need three simple things to start clicker training your horse. But, its available now from amazon as both a printed book and as an ebook. When she found alexandra kurland, peggy fully embraced clicker training and positive reinforcement.
Teaching horses with positive reinforcement wasnt available when i first started clicker training. Clicker training has become quite popular in dog training in recent years, and with good reason. Click with horses was founded in 1998 by georgia bruce. The book is very clear cut on how to set up a training program for success, no matter what your experience is with horsesbeginner or long time owner. If you want a more comprehensive linear guide to getting started with clicker training, or want to take a more indepth look at some topics, ive also written a book that covers the basics of clicker training as well as some more advanced techniques.
A stepbystep guide in pictures, and riding with the clicker. You cant just jump in a round pen with a wild horse and tame it without any training, guidance, or research. Ben hart explains the evolution of clicker training from its use with dogs and marine animals, its place in horsemanship, and the importance of refining its use specifically for equines. Alexandra kurlands books and dvds theclickercenter. First used for training dolphins starting in the late 1960s, clicker training has been successfully used with all sorts of animals from wolves to elephants. A list of online courses, events, books, and websites. I organized the material into four volumes beginner, advanced beginner, intermediate, and. Alexandra kurland is the author of highly recommended book series the click that teaches series about clicker training for horses. Online course click with horses clicker training horses. Buying, watching, and managing your videos is elegantly simple.
Clicker training is absolutely no different than using natural horsemanship or any other training method. Ducati kept improving i got to know my new horse area, gradually making changes where needed and i continued on my quest to change my outlook on life. I became more clear in my directions to my mare and she began understanding what i actually wanted. I thought i would take some of the most useful articles from my website, blog, and facebook page, organize them into a logical format and publish them as a set of collected articles. In january 2016, i had an idea for a little project. We need to start again and look at what attracted us to clicker training in the first place.
Alexandra documented her experiences, and over time developed a systematic, very detailed program for clicker training horses. The art and science of clicker training for horses. Clicker training and positive reinforcement 54 books. Training your horse to wear a fly mask dog boarding near me, horse. I use clicker training to train other peoples dogs and for some behavioural therapies but dont know how to apply it to my show horses. Best books for learning to train horses crk training llc.
This page has just been a brief overview of how to apply clicker training to horses. Let me start off by saying ive been clicker training horses for years. Horse books, animal books, horse training tips, dog training, train crafts, dog. One of my favorite sayings is, i can explain it for you but i cant understand it for you and this really applies to trying to explain clicker training to a skeptic in a social media post. I visited karen monthly working away through the anger. Clicker training under saddle creates horses that are very focused and cued in to the rider.
Here are some resources to get you started on your clicker journey. Trick horse trainingteach your horse to give a kiss. This behavior can be taught without clicker training. The art and science of clicker training for horses on. Monty on clicker training for horses monty roberts.
Video on demand by karen pryor clicker training welcome. Clicker training for horses is a relatively new training style that is catching on fast with horse owners. The nook book ebook of the clicker training for horses. The clicker simply makes it easier to give praise at the exact instant the horse does something correctly. A pioneer in the development of humane training methods, ms. Create a custom online learning center featuring the teachers you value. It is a system of training based on science and learning theory. It makes so much sense and the way she writes it its so easy to understand. She moves through various natural horsemanship training exercises combined with clicker training to complete the process to obtain a horse that has various safe ground manners including trailer loading and riding skills like spinning on the hind legs. Start clicker training your horse today and you will discover why this simple and effective training method is the way of the future in horse training. It has been followed by two more books, the click that teaches dvd lesson series and. Pet animals training clicker with rope wonderful training clicker for training dog, puppies, cats, birds, horses, rabbits and even elephant blue 4.
Just like any work with horses, there is a right way and a wrong way, a safe way and a dangerous way. I started clicker training with my horses 8 years ago after 3 different clinics. Watch all you want, whenever you want of the videos in your collection. There are also many books and websites that can guide you in your clicker training journey. My horses thrive on the training program described in clicker training for your horse. Designed as a companion for alexandra kurlands more indepth books, clicker training for.
Clicker training is being used successfully by horse owners, riders and trainers around the world. My first clicker training book, clicker training for your horse was published in 1996. Clicker training for horses the horse owners resource. Clicker training for horses is a quick, easytofollow, introduction to clicker training. What alexandra quickly discovered was that the clicker was an effective communication tool, a tool that horses not. Beginning clicker training for horses horseback riding. A guide to achieving success with clicker training. The book, teaching horses with positive reinforcement, is available as both an ebook. I collect all the clicker books i can, especially when the topic is horses. Those clinics opened the door to the possibilities but that was it. You can clicker train any animal, including dogs, cats, horses and rabbits. One of the professional trainers was kim cassidy from new york.
But to tap into this wealth of potential, we need to change our focus. Is clicker training magic or is it just another method of training that some smart horse trainer or scientist made up in order to make money. This was the first reference on clicker training horses. Positive reinforcement with or without a clicker allows us to interact with horses in a way to which no other training method even comes close. It discusses the benefits and methods of clicker training for all animals, including horses. Clicker training for horses book approximately 40 pages, our new clipon iclick, and a quick reference guide on how to. She gives a wonderful stepbystep process by first introducing the horse to clicker training whether they are a riding horse already or a wild colt. This book has to be the first on anyones list who wants to clicker train their horse. Clicker training for your horse by alexandra kurland goodreads.
Equine clicker training beginnings alexandra kurland. It starts off, talking about the basics of clicker training, how to get your horse to. Even if you arent sure about clicker training or dont plan on clicker training this book is a must read for horse owners. They told me that i was criticizing clicker training because of problems i had with horses that were trained badly. Pros i love seeing a new title on horse clicker training. Clicker training has been marketed as the only 100% positive training method for equines, it has been labelled as the magic modern way to train any animal to do anything, but are these claims true. Leslies book is the answer to the rest of the puzzle in clicker training with horses. I have used positive reinforcement training for 30 years. Praise and treats go a long way even without the clicker or any other device you might choose to use, like a training whistle or click of your tongue. If you are interested in learning more about clicker training, there are lots of ways to get more information. In the early 1990s, after reading karen pryors dont shoot the dog, alexandra headed out to the barn with a clicker and a pocket full of treats to see what her horse thought about clicker training. The top 14 horse training books for training and riding horses.