Episode 33: Interview with Jenn Michaelis Stellmon

In this episode, Jenn Michaelis Stellmon shares her insights on training dogs and horses using clicker training, focusing on motivation, frustration tolerance, and generalization. Discover how species differences influence training strategies and learn practical tips for building confidence and resilience in your animals. In this engaging conversation, Jenn shares her insights on training dogs and horses, emphasizing the importance of emotional health, physical soundness, and the power of positive reinforcement. Discover practical strategies for shaping behavior, addressing emotional states, and integrating cross-species training techniques. Jenn emphasizes the importance of observation, and breaking down training down into tiny steps. She discusses how positive reinforcement and understanding emotional states can transform training outcomes and deepen the bond with all animals.

CHAPTERS:

00:00 Introduction and Background of Jen Stellmon

03:07 Training Techniques: Back Chaining and Freestyle

06:03 Transition to Horse Training: Clicker Training and Rehabilitation

09:08 Differences in Training: Dogs vs. Horses

12:10 Frustration and Learning: Managing Expectations

14:53 Generalization in Training: Dogs vs. Horses

18:14 The Importance of Agency in Learning

21:18 Handling Frustration in Training

24:04 Conclusion and Future Aspirations

30:28 Navigating Technical Difficulties

30:46 The Impact of Training on Dog Performance

35:30 Building Frustration Tolerance in Dogs

40:21 Understanding Emotional States in Dog Training

46:49 The Complexity of Dog Training

54:02 Strategies for Effective Dog Training

55:59 The Power of Data in Training

56:30 Exploring Clicker Training in Competitive Dressage

57:52 Positive Reinforcement: A Shift in Horse Training

59:47 The Joy of Training: Motivation and Expression

01:03:28 Innovative Ideas: Horse Training Camps

01:06:49 Understanding Behavior: The Role of Physical Health

01:09:29 The Importance of Shaping in Training

01:13:39 Building Rapport: Baby Steps in Training

01:17:18 The Challenge of Choosing the Right Horse

01:19:39 The Balance of Soundness and Relationship in Training

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