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EagleGirl's Clicker Club Training Column

Well, did you have a chance to talk with your parents or grandparents about the use of clickers in World War II?  I hope so, because it is an important part of history, and worth knowing.  It also gives you a better appreciation for the humble instrument that you are using to help build a bond and relationship with your pet!

And, did you get started on your assignment?  If not, that's okay.  Sometimes it takes a while to decide where you want to start.  But I assure you, if you take your clicker and treats, and you go out and start working with your pony or other pet, keeping in mind the things we have talked about, you will find that you start thinking like a clicker trainer!

In this column, we are going to talk about keeping records and reinforcing the things you have already taught with the clicker.  Sometimes you want to make sure your pet doesn't forget them, and sometimes you want to give them more practice so they can do them even better.  Other times, you just want to let your pet have a highly successful, relaxing session, so you cover only things he has had success with already.

It might help you to make a list of the things you have already covered.  If you are not already keeping one, a clicker-training-log is an excellent thing to maintain.  When I started training my mule, I documented what we did every day for an entire year.  Even if all I did was go out and feed him and pet him for a minute, or if I was out of town and my neighbor came over and fed him, I documented it.  The result was a wonderful record of our progress together, and I plan to compile it into a book sometime - sooner rather than later, I hope.

You can keep your records on the computer, or you can write them in a spiral notebook.  I like spirals because the pages are less likely to end up all over the house.  However, it is much faster to type, and if you forget something and have to stick it in, the results are much neater than if you are writing on paper!  You can be as detailed as you want.  You can use complete sentences, or just jot notes. If you use a spiral, you can decorate the cover in any way you like.  The important thing is that you are creating a record of your progress, and if you ever feel discouraged you can go back and read your log, and realize just how far you have come!

Keeping a log also lets you analyze what you are doing and how you are doing it.  You will record both your success and mistakes.  You will be amazed at how writing all this down will help you to improve.  And it will help to channel your thinking in the right direction, helping you to be able to break things down and figure out where you need to go next.

In addition to keeping a log, you need to reinforce the things you and your pet have already covered.  Sometimes you might want to just have a "review session", where you just practice the things you have done already.  Be sure to include your pony's/pet's favorite games!  I know my mule just loves The Rope Bump Game.  When he sees me swing a rope I can see the wheels turning behind his eyes!  He actually almost trembles with excitement, because he loves this game so much.

If you plan a "review session", you might want to list all the things you have covered, then just start at the beginning and review all of them.  Remember that ending with a game is a lot of fun. Alternatively, you might want to take your list and simply review one or two things at the beginning of each clicker session.  Keep working your way down the list until you have reviewed everything.

If you are going to be working on a new skill that is directly related to one already covered, be sure to review the related skill before starting on the new one.  This lets your pet begin the session with confidence, and lets you lead naturally into the new skill.

Enjoy creating and keeping your log, and be sure to review it from time to time so you can see just how much progress you and your pet are making!  And, take some time to think about your assignment from the last column.

Until then, happy clicking!
EagleGirl

Member Photo Gallery

from Tippy12345

Hi! I am Emily and this is my riding life! I started out at my first lesson riding a pony, Rain.

After Rain I rode my friends leased pony, Lizzie.

Then Lizzie sold so I rode a gorgeous horse named Belle and I fell in love.

Then one day Belle was at a show so I had to ride pretty Tex.

Then I went back to Belle for awhile. Then one day Belle hurt her back so I rode Jo-Jo ofr the first time, then I fell off him and broke my collar bone! So now I can't ride for 3 months, btu that is okay cause it wasn't Jo-Jo's fault it was the new dumb saddle's fault cause I couldn't get my leg over while dismounting! I am not terrifed even though I have only be riding for like 5 months. In fact I can't wait to get back in the saddle!

from Kazzandra

I promised to send in some pictures of my new bird, Waffles. He is a Pied Cockatiel.
So, here they are :)

from Captainpony274

Here is captainpony274's postcard entry and some cool pictures. My entry is attached and some of my favorite pics are below. The real Corkey is showcased in the bottom two pics and the postcard, he's my love <3 . And don't forget these all belong to captainpony274. Thanks so much!

Jumping my friend's pony, Mary, bareback and in sneakers!

The real Corkey taking a close-up with me :)

Corkey and I love a good gallop on the trails!

from Misspippy

Me riding Pippy, looking out the window of the indoor arena

Me standing next to Pippy at a show, no I was not gonna wear that tank top in the class, it was really hot :P

The ribbons we won at our most recent show, first second and champion for training level dressage. I got high score of the day:)

from Minty1612

Button And Honey my two cats. They're about 5-6 weeks old in this. Both been sold to
loving homes.

My Golden Retriever dog Jake. He's an old boy now nearly 8 :)

Finally my kitten Honey posing cutely for the camera. Again 5 - 6 weeks and has a loving home.

Member Art Gallery

by K1I5T0

Fina, Jumping Lipizzaner

by Apples24

by Sprite570

 

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