In this episode, Behavior Vet's Janna Dewey discusses:

• The shift to using a LIMA-based approach to horse training.
• How positive reinforcement training and safety management go hand-in-hand.
• The challenge of working with rescue horses who have negative associations with humans.
• How learned helplessness from the use of force can be detrimental to the horse's health. 
• The humane use of negative reinforcement in horse training (hint: think counter-conditioning).
• How to empower horses by giving them more choice. 

Janna's bio:
Janna Dewey is a Behavior Consultant for Behavior Vets located in Colorado where she specializes in working with animals who have behavioral sensitivities. Prior to working with pets, was a zoo keeper for 10 years at different facilities within show and education roles. She has always had a passion for working with equines and grew up working at different barns learning to ride various disciplines such as jumping, dressage, barrel racing, and polo. Her favorite riding activity is trail riding and loves to work with horses out on the trails. Janna is earning her Master’s degree in Counseling through Regis University in order to help those with sensitive animals. She also has a graduate certificate as an Equine Assisted Mental Health Practitioner and is a Certified Professional Bird Trainer.

Links:
Find Janna Dewey here
Introduction to Horse Training


Theme music composed and performed by Andy Sells

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