Many riding instructors and horse clubs will tell you NEVER to hand feed treats to a horse. This will spoil the horse and teach him bad manners by encouraging him to be pushy, rude and to beg for treats. Even worse, you’ll encourage your horse to nip and bite. At least, that was what I [...]
Evolution and the Texas School Board
Sometimes it’s embarrassing to be a Texan… Shouldn’t scientists and those who are experts in the fields of biology and evolution be the ones who decide what goes in textbooks? The vast majority of scientists and biologist accept evolution and natural selection as the best theories to explain our world. This doesn’t mean they understand [...]
How Evolution Doesn’t Work
Yesterday was both Abraham Lincoln and Charles Darwin’s 200th birthday. (Or, more appropriately stated as both are long dead, the 200th anniversiary of their births.) Here is how evolution DOES NOT work, courtesy of one of the web-comics I enjoy, Irregular Webcomics. “I decided that I have enough Lego monkeys that one of them could [...]
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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