Lauren Fraser, CHBCJul 14, 20193 min readCounter-Conditioning and Systematic Desensitization for Learned Fears in HorsesWhen horse behaviour consultants resolve fear-based behaviour problems in horses, they often do so by using counter-conditioning and...
Lauren Fraser, CHBCJun 25, 20191 min readShaping Plans 101: The Best Training ToolA shaping plan puts to paper exactly what steps you will take to teach a horse a new, wanted behaviour. Taking a few minutes to write a...
Lauren Fraser, CHBCJun 7, 20193 min readTrailer Loading: Recognizing Thresholds, Building ConfidenceAlmost every interaction we have with a horse affects their confidence. No matter our horse training goals, this confidence - in...
Lauren Fraser, CHBCMay 23, 20192 min readStart Buttons and Horse TrainingWhat's a start button, and why should it be part of your horse training? A start button is a way for an animal to give consent to...