Guest guest Posted June 13, 2004 Report Share Posted June 13, 2004 Hey Kim, sorry it took me so long to respond. You don't necessarily have to mark behaviors with a clicker. You could use your voice, or snap, or something to that effect. I have heard of people doing this before with the same success. The reason a clicker is recommended is because it's consistant, whereas the tone of your voice isn't. Stacey > I have heard great things about the clicker training idea, but I have reservations. The only thing about it, from what I understand, is that you would depend on the clicker. You teach the animal to respond to a sound, not necessarily to you. If you don't have the clicker with you, you may not get a response. My goal with horses and dogs has always been to get them to the point were they interact and respond to you so well that you can work with them without any equipment what so ever (yes, even saddle and bride less on horses~I've done it many times). It is the greatest sense of achievement when you get your communication and respect with an animal to > that level. > > Kim S. " If you understand or if you don't, if you believe or if you doubt, there is a universal justice and the eyes of truth are always watching you " ~ Enigma Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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