Here are a couple of great videos that show some of the amazing things animals can be taught to do using positive reinforcement techniques. Notice how enthusiastic and happy these canine and equine stars are!
First video: Kaine is a gorgeous 3 year old, clicker trained German Shepherd Dog. (Editor: My all-time best canine buddy ever was my German Shepherd Dog, Morgan. Kaine brings back fond memories. Morgan was as eager to “work” as Kaine and served as my dog-training class assistant for years.)
Clicker training is a hands-off way of training with an animal that doesn’t involve punitive punishments or force. Clicker training is mentally stimulating and encourages the dog to think. Clicker training says “If you do this (a behavior), something good will happen to you (positive reinforcement). Clicker training is gentle, effective and fun for both the dog and the person. Visit www.clickertraining.com for more information.
The tricks shown in this video include:
- The two hoop trick
- Double hoop jump
- Taking off my socks
- Leg weaving
- Figure Eights
- Stand on back legs
- Walk backwards on two legs
- Grab pole
- Hold pole
- In the tub
- Dunk a basket ball
- Lift hind leg
- Play dead
- Painting
- Take a bow
Second video: Big horses and Miniature horses perform tricks and liberty skills learned with clicker training. In this video, you’ll see the following:
- push a ball
- retrieve a bucket
- side pass
- heel off line
- come
- back up
- get in the van
- talk (like Mr. Ed)
- sit
- pivot on a pedestal
- lie down
- wave
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