The Click That Teaches: A Step-By-Step Guide in Pictures [Paperback]

Alexandra Kurland (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 30, 2003

"The Click That Teaches: A Step-By-Step Guide in Pictures is packed with over 600 photos. This comprehensive training guide will take you from clicker basics to to advanced training. Even if you are a novice handler, you'll find these step-by-step lessons easy to follow. And for the experienced clicker trainer, you will enjoy finding the "clickable" moment in the training sequences. Develop your timing, develop your eye with these step-by-step lessons.

The Book covers:

* Clicker Basics: Getting Started with the Clicker

* The Three foundation Lessons of a Clicker-Trained Horse: Targeting, Backing and Head lowering

* Ground Manners

* Accepting Shots, Clippers, and other Practical Skills

* Trick Training

* Advanced Leading Lessons for Safety and Performance

Plus:

* Creating a Safe Horse: Alternatives to Punishment

* Super Clicking: The Principles of Training and the Pre-Ride Checklist

* A Horse's Bill of Rights

* Training Tips and Terms

Editorial Reviews

Review

Kurland's new book is such a winner! It has inspired me all over again. -- Darcy Donahue Clickryder List Dec. 27, 2003

Most books I read only once. This one I'm going to be reading til I know it by heart. -- Anna Nicholas,yder List Jan 1. 2003

Wonderful, wonderful book. Very good discussion of "ground control" and manners. It is just what I was looking for. -- Suzanne Bassinger Clickryder List Dec. 27, 2003

About the Author

Alexandra Kurland is the author of "Clicker Training For Your Horse" and "The Click That Teaches" video lesson series. She earned her degree from Cornell University where she specialized in animal behavior. She has been teaching and training horses since the mid-1980's. A pioneer in the development of humane training methods, Kurland began clicker training in the early 1990's. She very quickly recognized the power of clicker training for improving performance, for enhancing the relationship people have with their horses, and for just plain putting fun back into training. Today through her books, videos, clinics, and many articles, she has become a leading voice in the development of clicker training in the horse community.

Product Details

• Paperback: 156 pages
• Publisher: The Clicker Center (December 30, 2003)
• ISBN-10: 0970406509
• ISBN-13: 978-0970406507
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.3 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #352,464 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A superlative guide to training & enjoying your horse, January 22, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: The Click That Teaches: A Step-By-Step Guide in Pictures (Paperback)

-- This is my second copy of "The Click That Teaches," a gift for a friend who works with abused horses. I can't think of a book that offers better techniques and a kinder spirit for healing abused animals. But this book is not only wonderful for hurt animals, it is also a gift to people with ordinary equine companions. There is a dizzyingly rich abundance of interesting and often fun exercises, set forth in clear words and sequential photos, and augmented with Alexandra Kurland's illuminating explanations and tips. Perhaps best of all for a loving but disorganized horse-lover like me, there is also clear and specific information on how to tailor your own "step by step" program for your own horse, and how to record not only your progress but also the amazing, almost undreamed-of bond you can develop with a clicker-trained horse. These are skills and rewards I've never been able to access before reading this book. Three cheers and MANY thanks for this step-by-step guide.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Best Horse Training Book you can buy, January 13, 2004

By 

David Hickey "clicker bookstore" (Middle Grove, NY United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Click That Teaches: A Step-By-Step Guide in Pictures (Paperback)

This book provides detail information on all aspects of horse training. From simply having fun with your horse to the nuances of upper level performance, its all here. And, its all here in frame by frame steps depicting how this action is accomplished. From the amazing "anatomy of a spook" page 121, to simple calm down ques, to perfecting our dressage bends this book has it all. Whether the trainer, rider, or first time horse owner uses a clicker or not this book will help them break down their exercises in a way that is easy to understand for horse and rider. Recommended reading for all ages and ability levels. Each page provides an easy-to-follow lessons complete with training tips and photos. A great resource whether you work with an instructor or on your own. This book will help you no matter what your chosen discipline.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Clear, concise, comprehensive guide to horse training., January 12, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: The Click That Teaches: A Step-By-Step Guide in Pictures (Paperback)

This book has something to offer horse owners of all types from the first time owner to experienced teachers and trainers. Kurland truly de-mystifies the training process and provides owners with the information they need to enjoy a true horse and human partnership. Each page provides an easy-to-follow lesson plan complete with training tips and photos. Can be used as a study guide whether you work with an instructor or on your own. A definite must have!