Boo, the rescue’s friendly black and white cat, is not at all fond of the horses. He’s been even less enthusiastic about them this year, ever since Dillon stepped on his tail last spring. He’s an independent cat and doesn’t really like to be held, either. So, he was pretty grumpy with me when I [...]
Trixie follows the cat (and other adventures)
Sunday was lovely weather, it’s finally starting to cool off a bit. I think the horses (and donkeys!) are enjoying the weather as well. We had a family come out that was interested in adopting a couple of the horses. Their biggest problem was trying to narrow it down to which ones(s)! We wormed the [...]
What’s the best way to train an animal?
Stale Cheerios will help you learn new knowledge and techniques to take your training skills to the next level. So stick around, your animals will be grateful!
I'm a graduate student studying the science of behavior and training. On this blog I share stories of my animal training adventures, as well as tips, techniques and tricks to help you improve your training. I work with a variety of species, including horses, rats, and dogs. Join me as we explore the best training strategies for creating fast learning, effective communication, and enthusiastic, willing animals.
Mary Hunter
mary@stalecheerios.com
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