It’s late January, but I still wanted to put together a short Best of 2010 list. This post features the 10 best posts of last year. I picked most of the posts on this list because of the number of hits and comments they received–I know you all really enjoyed reading them. They are also some of my favorite posts and I really had fun writing some of these.
If you’re a new reader, check out some of these older posts! I hope you’ll find the information, pictures and videos in them to be interesting and informative.
Stale Cheerios: The Ten Best Posts of 2010
1. But he knew how to do it last time…
This is a gem of a post that I had completely forgotten about.
What does it mean when our animals “forget” their training?
2. 2010 Art and Science of Animal Training Conference Notes
I couldn’t pick just one of these to include in the list, so I’m including a link to all of them.
This was a fantastic conference.
3. Lessons from Pat Parelli and Catwalk
How should we handle EXTREME behavior problems?
4. Book Review: Getting to Yes by Sharon Foley
I really enjoyed this book.
Check it out if you’re looking for more info about clicker training with horses.
5. When do I start Clicker Training?
What prerequisite skills does a horse need before clicker training?
6. Clicker Train your Horse to Take a Bath at Liberty
In this video, Apollo demonstrates that teaching a horse to take a bath can be fun and stress free.
7. Shaping Behaviors in a Goldfish using Clicker Training
Clicker training isn’t just for dogs and horses–it’s great for fish, too!
8. Train your Horse to Wear a Fly Mask
In this photo essay, Dionne and Boomer show just how fun fly masks can be.
(Warning: Great photos!)
9. 10 Tips to Improve your Clicker Training
This one was definitely a reader favorite. Some of these are a great place to start if you’re looking to improve your training skills in 2010. Many apply to training in general–not just clicker training.
10. If you give a horse a cookie…
A new research study determines that treats don’t cause bad behavior in horses.
Bonus! Spectacular Photos: Rescue Horses at the Waterhole
By far my favorite photos of 2010.
From your comments, I think they were your favorite photos too!
Great list! 🙂
Thanks for your comment on my blog (A Work In Progress…)! I’ve been perusing your site, you have tons of good information. As you read on Kate’s blog, I have an uppity pony mare (technically she’s a mini horse) who I think would benefit from clicker training. She was a “bargain” Craigslist purchase and not very well trained. I want to reform her into a lead line pony for my kids as well as something they can learn basic horsemanship skills from. I’ll certainly be blogging about her when I get started, just waiting for this weather to warm up!
I did my MS in Behavior as well! Technically, Neuroethology, but I usually just say Behavior because nobody knows what the other is *LOL*. I spent many years as the Director of Lab Animal Services for a university, which I loved. I always try to educate people on the reality of Animal Research, there are so many misconceptions out there. People are shocked to learn that our lab rats were better cared for than their own pets!