Click Treat Repeat

Click Treat Repeat episodes:

• 03.06.2024

  85. Life & Horses Update

  In this episode, Gen and Chloe discuss several topics including Chloe's experiences in their new R+ horse training mentorship, Gen's experiences trying out lessons riding a mechanical horse, and more. Happy training!

  
• 10.05.2023

  84. Creating Movement with R+

  Gen and Chloe are back! In this episode, they talk about how to create movement or higher energy behaviors using R+. Happy training!

  
• 06.29.2023

  83. Myths... again (Part 4?¿)

  In this episode Gen and Chloe continue their conversation about myths- well, it's supposed to be about myths but naturally got off topic lol. They talk about clicker trainers feeling pressured to be perfect, "partnership" in traditional training feeling more...

  
• 06.06.2023

  82. Myths... Again (Part 3? Lol)

  In this episode we continue talking about myths... It seems like myths within the horse world, and even with a more broad lense; animal behavior, are never-ending. There will be a part 4 next week! Ps. This is raw audio...

  
• 05.23.2023

  81. Myths & Misconceptions (Part 2)

  In this episode, Gen and Chloe continue discussing common myths and misconceptions in the horse world, including that horses need a job and/or that horses don't feel physical pain from common training "aids" and care practices. Happy training!

  
• 05.09.2023

  80. Myths & Misconceptions (Part 1)

  In this episode, Gen and Chloe revisit an earlier topic: common myths and misconceptions in the horse world. Myths discussed in this episode include stereotypes about chestnuts, mares, ponies, and stallions, and the idea that a horse wouldn't do something...

  
• 04.25.2023

  79. Ruling Out Pain (Part 2)

  This week Gen and Chloe continue their conversation about ruling out pain, switching gears to topics like how to handle harsher professionals and what to do when you haven't prepared your horse for something. Ps. You may hear some Truffle...

  
• 04.18.2023

  78. Ruling Out Pain (Part 1)

  Gen and Chloe discuss whether or not we can ever truly rule out pain, making the mistake of assuming an issue is behavioral without thoroughly checking over a horse, and more. Stay tuned next week for the rest of the...

  
• 04.10.2023

  77. Let's Talk Food Reinforcer (Part 2)

  Gen and Chloe continue their discussion of food reinforcers. Topics include willingness to participate/take treats as a sign that things are going well, whether some individuals need higher value reinforcers, and more. Happy training!

  
• 04.04.2023

  76. Let's Talk Food Reinforcers (Part 1)

  Does clicker training mean your horse is doing it only for the treats? Can you ever stop using food rewards and/or stop feeding your horse every 10 seconds? Gen and Chloe answer these questions plus discuss conditioned reinforcers/alternate reinforcers besides...

  
• 03.21.2023

  75. Operant Conditioning Basics (Part 2)

  In this episode, Gen and Chloe (messily) continue their discussion of operant conditioning and cover LIMA. Ps, you wanted to hear the intro twice right???

  
• 03.14.2023

  74. Operant Conditioning Basics (Part 1)

  In this episode, Gen and Chloe (messily) begin to cover the basics of operant conditioning. Check back next week for part 2, where the explanation is finished! Happy training!

  
• 03.07.2023

  73. Can Horses Consent? (Part 3)

  In this episode, Gen and Chloe continue discussing consent with horses. Topics discussed include "willingness to participate" as an indicator of health, the importance of slowing down and reevaluating our priorities with our animals, and more. Happy training!

  
• 02.27.2023

  72. Can Horses Consent? (Part 2)

  In this episode, Gen and Chloe continue their discussion of consent. They touch on why compliance does not guarantee consent, that saying "no" is just information, and more! Happy training!

  
• 02.22.2023

  71. Can Horses Consent? (Part 1)

  In this episode, Gen and Chloe discuss the topic of consent in horse training. Can horses consent? If so, what does this look like and how can we operationalize it? The conversation will continue in the coming weeks. We hope you...

  
• 02.06.2023

  70. Dominance Theory (Part 2)

  This week Gen and Chloe continue their discussion on dominance theory.

  
• 01.30.2023

  69. Dominance Theory (Part 1)

  This week Gen and Chloe tackle dominance theory. We've been wanting to talk about this for awhile and it felt so good to finally do so! This will be a two-part series so stay tuned for Part 2 next week....

  
• 01.23.2023

  68. Winter Management (Part 2)

  In this episode, Gen and Chloe continue their discussion of weather management, including both hot weather and cold in this episode. Topics discussed include shelter, making sure your blanket fits comfortably on your horse, the results of some studies, and...

  
• 01.16.2023

  67. Winter Management (Part 1)

  CTR is back from our break! In this episode, Gen and Chloe discuss winter management, including whether or not to blanket, importance of access to shelter and forage, and a little bit on hot weather. Happy training, and we hope...

  
• 11.29.2022

  66. R+ Isn't *Just* for Tricks (Part 2)

  This week, Gen and Chloe continue discussing a common myth believed by many traditional trainers and un-nerdy animal guardians: "R+ is only for tricks." Happy training!

  
• 11.21.2022

  65. R+ Isn't *Just* for Tricks (Part 1)

  This week Gen and Chloe discuss a common belief among many traditional trainers and un-nerdy animal guardians: "R+ is only for tricks." Ps. There will be brief pauses, uhms, likes, and probably Chloe stumbling on their words- it's not edited...

  
• 11.16.2022

  64. Combined Reinforcement (Part 2)

  In this episode, Gen and Chloe discuss mixing quadrants R- and R+ during training, aka "combined reinforcement." Topics include reinforcer salience, the uncertainty of not knowing whether pressure or a reward is motivating behavior, how to be clear to your...

  
• 11.09.2022

  63. Combined Reinforcement (Part 1)

  Gen and Chloe discuss mixing quadrants R- and R+ during training, aka "combined reinforcement." Topics include "purely positive," crossover horses, reinforcer salience, and how addition of R+ to traditional training could potentially lessen the aversive effects of R-.

  
• 11.01.2022

  62. Mouthing & Treats (Part 2)

  In this episode, Gen and Chloe continue the discussion of mouthy horses, whether or not clicker training/R+ creates mouthy horses, some ways to prevent or manage mouthing, and some treat talk. Happy training!

  
• 10.25.2022

  61. Mouthing & Treats (Part 1)

  In this episode Gen and Chloe discuss mouthy horses, whether or not clicker training/R+ creates mouthy horses, some ways to prevent or manage mouthing and some treat talk. Tune in next week to hear more about treats! Happy training!

  
• 10.17.2022

  60. Default Neutral

  This week Gen and Chloe answer a listener question, and give some tips and tricks for teaching a default neutral behavior! This episode is short and sweet but the topic is one worth discussing. Happy Training!

  
• 10.11.2022

  59. Lunging with Positive Reinforcement

  In this episode, Gen and Chloe discuss lunging using positive reinforcement with the reverse round pen. We hope that this episode will provide some tips or things to think about when starting or continuing lunging with +R! Happy training!

  
• 10.03.2022

  58. Conditioning the Bit and Rein Cues

  Chloe is back this week! (And I'm sorry for my voice.) Gen and Chloe discuss a question about how to condition a horse to taking a bit with R+ and teaching rein cues from the ground. Happy training!

  
• 09.27.2022

  57. Crossing Water With Your Horse

  In this mini episode episode, Gen discusses some tips for crossing water with your horse and how to set them up for success in that situation!

  
• 09.19.2022

  56. Clinic Reflection

  Last week, Gen attended a Control Unleashed for Horses clinic with Jen Digate! In this mini episode, Gen discusses some of her thoughts and takeaways from the clinic. Topics discussed are more general, rather than focusing on specific Control Unleashed...

  
• 09.06.2022

  55. Equine Assisted Therapy

  This week Gen and Chloe discuss Equine Assisted Therapy. Topics include, why implementing R+ for therapy horses is beneficial, safety, empowerment for both parties (horse & client) and more.

  
• 08.30.2022

  54. Punishment

  In this episode (generally called "punishment" because it's all over the place), Gen and Chloe discuss topics including positive vs. negative punishment, potential behavioral fallout of punishment, how to (as much as possible) avoid using negative punishment when clicker training,...

  
• 08.23.2022

  53. Young Horses ft. Rachel Steen (Part 2)

  This week Gen and special guest, Rachel Steen of Balance Point Equestrian Learning Center dive back into their conversation on young horses, including why a horse may appear stressed with R+ but not R-, asking for too much (lumping), making...

  
• 08.16.2022

  52. Young Horses ft. Rachel Steen

  In this episode, Gen and Chloe welcome special guest Rachel Steen of Balance Point Equestrian Learning Center to discuss young horses! Topics covered include how to set "boundaries" with young horses, the importance of making sure your young horse has...

  
• 08.08.2022

  51. Anthropomorphism (Part 2)

  Gen and Chloe continue their discussion anthropomorphism in horse care and training. Can you rule out pain or say with 100% certainty what emotion your horse is experiencing? Is behaviourism *too* focused on behavior rather than emotion?

  
• 08.08.2022

  50. Anthropomorphism (Part 1)

  Gen and Chloe discuss anthropomorphism in horse care and training. Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron, eyebrows? Fei Netherlands vegan activists, why horses don't need blankets because you're cold, and how our emotions don't always mirror our horse's.

  
• 07.25.2022

  49. Anxiety & Burnout in Horse Training (Part 2)

  In this episode, Gen and Chloe discuss anxiety and burnout in horse training, describe some of their experiences, and pose potential coping strategies. Topics include utilizing patterns/routines to help reduce anxiety, being anxious to work with horses due to their...

  
• 07.18.2022

  48. Anxiety & Burnout in Horse Training (Part 1)

  In this episode, Gen and Chloe discuss anxiety and burnout in horse training, describe some of their experiences, and pose potential coping strategies. Topics include being anxious to train around other people, burnout from handling care/management tasks in addition to...

  
• 07.11.2022

  47. Conversation with Kara Musgrave: Intrinzen-Inspired Training (Part 2)

  This episode is the second part of Gen and Chloe's meeting with Kara of @musgraveequestrian to discuss lingering questions, comments, and concerns relating to Intrinzen. Though Gen and Chloe have not changed any of their previous opinions relating to Intrinzen,...

  
• 07.06.2022

  46. Conversation with Kara Musgrave: Intrinzen-Inspired Training (Part 1)

  In this episode, Gen and Chloe met with Kara of @musgraveequestrian to discuss lingering questions, comments, and concerns relating to Intrinzen. The second (and final) part of the conversation will be posted next week. Though Gen and Chloe have not...

  
• 06.27.2022

  45. Faking Lame (Part 2)

  This week Gen sounds like she's underwater (the audio quality didn't sound bad during the call

  
• 06.21.2022

  44. Faking Lame (Part 1)

  This week Gen sounds like she's underwater (the audio quality didn't sound bad during the call

  
• 06.13.2022

  43. Some Jokes Aren't Funny (They're Actually Harmful!)

  In this episode, Gen discusses some common memes/jokes seen around social media including "Moody Mare" memes and "#FailFriday" videos. While these jokes/memes may seem harmless at first glance, they are actually very problematic and lead to real welfare consequences for...

  
• 06.06.2022

  42. To Bit or Not to Bit

  Gen and Chloe discuss bridles, the bit debate, nosebands, bridleless options and of course how R+ can better your equipment. While we don't recommend the use of bits, bitless options can be misused as well and the use of bitless...

  
• 06.01.2022

  41. Intrinzen (Part 3): Leaving as Release, Science-Based Training, & More

  In this episode, Gen and Chloe discuss topics such as leaving being the biggest form of release for your horse in -R methods, importance of understanding the science behind training methods, the necessity of young voices in the training world,...

  
• 05.24.2022

  40. Intrinzen (Part 2): Environmental Context, Robot Horses, & More

  In this episode, Gen and Chloe continue their discussion relating to Intrinzen and focus specifically on topics including using environmental context to capture behaviors, "101 things to do with a cone" game, mixing -R and +R, "robot horses," unpredictable behavior,...

  
• 05.16.2022

  39. Intrinzen (Part 1): Motivation, Pain, & Stress

  In this episode, Gen and Chloe discuss motivation in training, pain, and stress as it relates to the training style Intrinzen. The discussion includes intrinsic vs. extrinsic motivation, the basics of pain science, whether horses can show a "stress" face...

  
• 05.09.2022

  38. Dogs & Horses: Training Similarities? (Part 3)

  In this episode, Gen and Chloe discuss the horse training world and dog training world, highlighting how they can be similar and different. Since lots of us who are horse lovers are also animal lovers in general, discussing how horse...

  
• 05.02.2022

  37. Dogs & Horses: Training Similarities? (Part 2)

  In this episode, Gen and Chloe discuss the horse training world and dog training world, highlighting how they can be similar and different. Since lots of us who are horse lovers are also animal lovers in general, discussing how horse...

  
• 04.25.2022

  36. Dogs & Horses: Training Similarities? (Part 1)

  In this episode, Gen and Chloe discuss the horse training world and dog training world, highlighting how they can be similar and different. Since lots of us who are horse lovers are also animal lovers in general, discussing how horse...