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71. Beginner‘s Guide to +R Horse Training (Pt. 1)

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This episode is all about the basics of training with +R (positive reinforcement) and Clicker Training. From top to bottom! 

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◆ What is +R? Why should I? How do I?

  • Quadrants & Operant Conditioning
  • What are the main differences between -R/traditional and +R?
  • Can anyone do it?
  • Can any horse do it? Is there an age limit or a breed?
  • What all do I need to train with +R?
  • What is the clicker about
  • Bridge/marker signal
  • What do I use as Reinforcement? (Type of treats, scratches, what horse likes, overfeeding, dependent on learner)
  • How do I start?
  • Pick a behavior
  • Setting up the environment (health, physical environment)
  • Trainer etiquette (Trainer self-awareness for success)
  • Horse etiquette
  • Session length
  • Low criteria
  • Rate of reinforcement
  • Timing with the clicker
  • Got the behavior… Where do we go from here?
  • Put on Cue (How to choose good cues)
  • Put on Stimulus Control
  • When do we increase our criteria?
  • When do we move on to new behavior? What do I need to master before I move on? How do I know when I’m ready to progress to the next step? How do I make sure I’m going slow & breaking down without rushing/pushing?
  • What if I have to use +P/-R in an emergency? Does that undo everything?
  • Realize you are stepping into the role of the trainer. You must know what you are doing before you try to tell the horse what to do!


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