>>> One of the foundation lessons is called "the grown-ups are talking, please don't interrupt".
I think that is possibly the biggest single thing I've seen people miss, and what has turned me off the method as much as I am. I've seen too many people who get so whooped up in what their horse can do, to the point that they don't see the bratty behaviors that have developed too. It's like the adults whose kids disrupt the family reunion, church, the restaurant, whatever. All that those parents see are how adorable the kids are, not the bad behavior. Often when these human children don't get the attention that's their birthright, the behavior escalates, often negatively. I see exactly that same mistake made too often with clicker-trained horses. When I made my observations about clicker training gone awry, several people pointed out that "done properly"... Yes, I understand that it's another issue when done with full insight as to what might happen along the way, not only with the mugging, but with the "trying too hard" attitude that I find equally disruptive. I'd just say if someone doesn't think they can follow through with "the grown-ups are talking" mindset, c/t is probably not a good choice for them. Trouble is, can the most likely to offend owners recognize that shortcoming in themselves...? From what I've seen, I'd say that many people can't. Karen Thomas, NC -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.446 / Virus Database: 268.18.10/720 - Release Date: 3/12/2007 7:19 PM
