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<blockquote data-quote="Anonymous" data-source="post: 16217"><p>Many of the principles used for horses also work for cattle. Not all, but some of it is very similar.</p><p></p><p>Much of the "trick" in training is to learn what the instincts of the animals are, and then use those instincts to train. If you make what you want done easier for the animal than the other options, it's ultimately easier on you.</p><p></p><p>We have a filly we're training who is very much an ADD filly. I think her attention span could have been measured in seconds when we started working with her. She now responds to the voice and hand command of "Look at me" by looking directly at the trainer. By concentrating on the trainer, she is less likely to shy or be suddenly frightened. I've raised 4 severely ADD kids, and the principle used to teach this horse is really no different. If they're not looking at you, they don't hear you. LOL</p><p></p><p>One of our cows went through a hole in the fence in a new pasture a few years ago. Dan walked up to the fence, reached over and put the halter on the cow, and led her from his side of the fence down to a gate.</p><p></p><p>> Thanks Becky & Linda for your</p><p>> "reinforcement" that the</p><p>> training/learning notion of</p><p>> "Positive Reinforcement"</p><p>> works! We work our Longhorns,</p><p>> especially the calves &</p><p>> yearlings, sometimes monthly to</p><p>> measure horn, weigh, etc. We can</p><p>> get them into the corral, and</p><p>> chute without problems and always</p><p>> bait them with goodies before,</p><p>> during, and after their being</p><p>> worked. Also let some wander</p><p>> through the corral and chutes on</p><p>> their own in their personal</p><p>> leisure time. Our chutes and</p><p>> corral are NOT perceived as being</p><p>> a threat or punishment--but, as</p><p>> one more place to get food goodies</p><p>> and wander around on their own. We</p><p>> have also been able to "cut</p><p>> out" one or more calves,</p><p>> bulls, or cows by calling their</p><p>> name and using treats. They will</p><p>> also respond to hand signals in</p><p>> some cases. As John Lyons</p><p>> continually promotes with his</p><p>> horse training, the objective is</p><p>> to not hurt the horse, not get</p><p>> hurt yourself, and for you and the</p><p>> horse to be calmer after training:</p><p>> I feel these principles also apply</p><p>> to cattle.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Anonymous, post: 16217"] Many of the principles used for horses also work for cattle. Not all, but some of it is very similar. Much of the "trick" in training is to learn what the instincts of the animals are, and then use those instincts to train. If you make what you want done easier for the animal than the other options, it's ultimately easier on you. We have a filly we're training who is very much an ADD filly. I think her attention span could have been measured in seconds when we started working with her. She now responds to the voice and hand command of "Look at me" by looking directly at the trainer. By concentrating on the trainer, she is less likely to shy or be suddenly frightened. I've raised 4 severely ADD kids, and the principle used to teach this horse is really no different. If they're not looking at you, they don't hear you. LOL One of our cows went through a hole in the fence in a new pasture a few years ago. Dan walked up to the fence, reached over and put the halter on the cow, and led her from his side of the fence down to a gate. > Thanks Becky & Linda for your > "reinforcement" that the > training/learning notion of > "Positive Reinforcement" > works! We work our Longhorns, > especially the calves & > yearlings, sometimes monthly to > measure horn, weigh, etc. We can > get them into the corral, and > chute without problems and always > bait them with goodies before, > during, and after their being > worked. Also let some wander > through the corral and chutes on > their own in their personal > leisure time. Our chutes and > corral are NOT perceived as being > a threat or punishment--but, as > one more place to get food goodies > and wander around on their own. We > have also been able to "cut > out" one or more calves, > bulls, or cows by calling their > name and using treats. They will > also respond to hand signals in > some cases. As John Lyons > continually promotes with his > horse training, the objective is > to not hurt the horse, not get > hurt yourself, and for you and the > horse to be calmer after training: > I feel these principles also apply > to cattle. [/QUOTE]
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