> Kolur uses the head down cue to get ME to do clicker training. Whenever > he > wants to do it he puts his nose to the ground several times quickly and > I'm > so well trained I'll usually do it with him. He acts so thrilled and > proud > of himself over what he can do.
Very interesting! I think it's a good thing when the horses learn that they can "use" a behavior to communicate with you. Generally they chose the first behavior they learned, but not always. I remember once working on head-down at the walk with Cookie. Only that once, but she will walk with her nose on the ground when I'm leading her, if she's trying to communicate with me. Judy http://icehorses.net http://clickryder.com
