Click Treat Repeat

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!

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

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 like a battle, behavior sandwiches and more! Just a reminder that moving forward, episodes will be published more casually due to life and sc...

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 so there will highly likely be unnecessary uhms, buts, and ands, and potentially some dog noise. We've been very bad about staying on top of the podcast due to our lives getting bu...

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!

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 if they didn't want to/you can't force a horse to do something. Happy training!

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 barks and wonky audio on Chloe's end- bored hound dogs and audio recordings don't mix... Happy Training!

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 conversation. Happy training! 🐴

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!

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 food, food as a bonding tool for both humans and horses, and more. Happy training!

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??? 🤦🏻 Happy training!

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!

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!

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!

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 enjoy the discussion, and happy training!

This week Gen and Chloe continue their discussion on dominance theory. 😊 Attached is a link to some studies regarding dominance theory as well as Gen's well-written (and more organized than our conversations) blog post on dominance theory which also includes studies. STUDIES: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/yqjhwdjd3075fnj/AADDfVeSajlkmk42reBVMvUBa?dl=0 BLOG POST: https://genuinequine.wordpress.com/20...

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. 😊 Attached is a link to some studies regarding dominance theory. ❤️. https://www.dropbox.com/sh/yqjhwdjd3075fnj/AADDfVeSajlkmk42reBVMvUBa?dl=0

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 more! Happy training!

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 you're staying warm this winter!

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!

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 as heavily as previous episodes. Happy training and happy Thanksgiving to those who celebrate!

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 horse about whether you're using R+ or R- in a session, being predictable, and more. Happy training!

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-.

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!

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!