Podcast
Welcome to class, Clicker Training Class! Learn the fundamentals of positive reinforcement training (clicker training) in this unique hands-on podcast. A pioneer in this training, Shawna Karrasch takes you step by step through an explanation and exercises you can practice with your horse while listening to the podcast. Joining this class is easy, just click play. Part of the Horse Radio Network.
Listen below! Also available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
Equine Positive Reinforcement Training
Equine Clicker 101 Lesson #34 Eliminate Fly Spray Fears
In this lesson we discuss and practice getting ready for fly season. We walk through the steps to getting our horses comfortable with being sprayed with fly spray.
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Equine Clicker 101 Lesson #33 Bridling: Teaching or Reteaching
Teaching your horse to happily participate in bridling isn’t hard to do when utilizing positive reinforcement as part of the equation. In this lesson I discuss what steps to take to create seamless bridling. In addition, I discuss how to change the reluctant horse into a happy participant.
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Equine Clicker 101 Lesson #31 Preparing to Take Your Training on the Road
It is important to be sure that our horses understand and chose to focus on the things that we have taught them, even in new and distracting situations. I discuss ways to strengthen your horses focus and build reliability with your training.
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Equine Clicker 101 Lesson #30 Gate Aggression
Teach your horse to be cordial at the gate. Resource guarding is common among social animals, including horses. I discuss some techniques to help them to make better, safer choices at the gate or when in a group setting.
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Equine Clicker 101 Lesson #29 Starting Foals and Young Horses
We discuss and practice techniques for teaching young horses basic skills, including standing still and impulse control.