The Click That Teaches: A Step-By-Step Guide in Pictures Revised Edition

"The Click That Teaches: A Step-By-Step Guide in Pictures" was originally published in 2003.  Fifteen plus years later here s a new revised edition.  The format is the same, but even more has been packed into the pages.  After fifteen years of teaching, there s more to say about all of the lessons.  So here is a brand new book.  This comprehensive training guide will take you from clicker basics to advanced training. These step-by-step lessons are easy to follow.  They create a road map for developing a superstar performer and a great friend. The book covers the three phases of developing a solid clicker-trained horse: Phase 1: Clicker Basics:  Getting Started with the Clicker and the Six Foundation Lessons.                 Phase 2: Teaching the Universals: Basic leading; grooming; foot care; accepting shots, clippers and other husbandry tasks; bridling; trailering; and other practical, everyday skills.                   Phase 3: Performance Training - includes: Trick training; advanced leading lessons for safety and performance including work-in hand and lateral work; riding with the clicker.                               Plus: Creating a Safe Horse: Alternatives to Punishment; Super Clicking: The Principles of Training and the Pre-Ride Checklist; A Horse s Bill of Rights; Training Tips and Terms. This is the resource you are looking for to get you off to a great start with clicker training.  The format is easy to follow.  It is a blend of text and photos.  It will give you a straight forward road map to follow while still treating your horse as a study of one.  Have fun! Read more