Why Is My Horse Spooking at Random Things? “He spooked at the drain we walk past every day…what is that about?” You’re not alone in asking this and the answer is often more complex than it seems. Just like us, horses have good days and bad days. Unlike us, horses are prey animals meaning their…
Does your horse move away when you go to mount? There are usually clear underlying reasons for this behaviour and understanding them is the first step to resolving it. Pain and Discomfort One of the most common factors behind mounting difficulties is pain or discomfort. Before assuming it is a training issue, always rule out…
Selecting the right reward is one of the most important components of effective clicker training. A reinforcer is used to increase the likelihood of a desired behaviour being repeated. However, not all reinforcers hold the same value for every horse. If the chosen reward isn’t sufficiently salient, training can quickly lose its motivational value, leading…
A career in horse training can be one of the most rewarding paths you can venture down. The perfect vocation for someone who has grown up around horses and has a burning passion for them, allowing you to spend the majority of your time doing what you love. However, some people can become overwhelmed when…
You may have heard a lot about positive reinforcement training for dogs, but do you know exactly what it is and why it’s such a talked-about topic? This training method has been used for many years, not only with dogs but with a range of animals, where behaviour that we want to see more of…
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For dogs, there aren’t many things more freeing than running off the lead, especially if it’s in a nice open field full of new smells and novel objects to investigate. Not only do they get enrichment in their day-to-day life by discovering new things, but they also burn a lot of energy and get much-needed…
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It’s pretty clear that you always want your horse to be happy, but do you know how to tell if a horse is unhappy? It is widely accepted that horses can suffer from depression if their natural needs are not met, which can ultimately affect their performance in their respective discipline. Equally the following signs…
At the forefront of what we do is improving animal welfare, some of you may remember, the NAC tagline used to be ‘positively influencing animal welfare worldwide’ and to this day that rings true, which is why I feel it is important to discuss human frameworks that can guide us in our training and behaviour…
Clinical Animal Behaviourists are incredibly important people to have in the animal world. They have the ability to change an animal from being unhelpful and unwilling to a happy and enjoyable companion. But do you know exactly what they do, who benefits from their work and how you could become one? Join us in this…
Most people choose to become an animal behaviourist because they love working with animals. Their sole motivation is typically they want to help animals and their owners become more succinct and manageable, leading to a healthy and long life. Despite their passion for the industry, there are some important questions to be answered, such as…
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