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Equine Clicker 101 Lesson #18 Dealing With Spooky Objects

counter-conditioning desensitization equine clicker 101 horse emotions - horse behavior spooky horse systematic desensitization target training Oct 28, 2023

Horses often times find unfamiliar things scary. In this lesson we will discuss(and practice) how to help your horse to perceive new things as good instead of worrisome. Technically speaking, it is called systematic desensitization and counter conditioning. It is a fantastic tool for all sorts of new objects, events and situations.

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