RC: Clicker Training

[CMKSAGEHIL@aol.com]

In a message dated 1/18/00 11:01:40 AM Pacific Standard Time, 
fasterhorses@gilanet.com writes:

<< Tammy brings up an excellent point!  I have always advised against using 
 voice commands with horses for the same reason.  Opinions?  Lif >>

It's a lot easier to vary the intensity of your voice to fit the situation.  
I am a firm believer in voice commands because you can get so much expression 
into them.  My most used is a simple "aarrrgggghhh" which means NO.  It can 
be hollered across the paddock, or muttered quietly under your breath to your 
stallion (back to that) at a vet check when some rude soul practically slams 
into him and you just want to let him know that his attention needs to be on 
you and that retaliation is not an option.

Heidi


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