74. Beginner‘s Guide to Troubleshooting in +R Training (Pt. 4)

08/12/2020 2h 16min Episodio 74

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Hi All🌞🌎
This is the last episode in the Beginner’s Guide to +R Training! Part 4 is all about some miscellaneous but still important aspects of training! Additionally, I cover a lot of common troubleshooting solutions that I hope help enhance your understanding of the wonderful world of +R training(;
🔥TROUBLESHOOTING OUTLINE + TOPICS COVERED🔥
What can go wrong when training the basics?

Green on Green
Being informed before you start
Patience / Adjusting Expectations / Mindset shift
Loopy Training
Unintentional Reinforcement via Secondary R’s (increasing undesirable behaviors on accident)
Lumping

Food

Feed speed
Biting
Horse with Food Anxiety / High Drive
Frustration
Creating a food anxious horse
What the horse’s body language means
Facial expressions
Leaving & coming back
Licking chewing 
How do I know if my horse understands?

Horse saying “No” / How to respond.

The first question is “Why?”
Is my horse saying yes or no? 
If my horse walks away, do I go to them or just wait or leave?

What do I do if my horse doesn’t get it? Or won’t respond?

If you have to force it... should you do it?
Slow way down. Break it down. Step away & plan. Avoid Frustration!

What if I don't own the horse?
What if I don’t have a stall to start in?
Emotions & Final Thoughts

Guilt
Confusion
Frustration


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