TOPICS / QUESTIONS This Chat Can Cover – We’ll see what direction Sharon and Robin and participant questions take us!

•    What training methods are typically used with horses, formally and in everyday practice?
•    How do the training goals and needs of horses compare/contrast to those of dogs, marine mammals, or zoo animals?
•    How do a variety of factors, including multiple owners and safety assurance, impact ethical training?
•    Is “All positive reinforcement” realistic?  What are some limitations of positive reinforcement in horse training?
•    Why is negative reinforcement (with stimulus control) important in the future of horse training? What is needed to insure its proper application?
•    Is there a larger role for negative reinforcement in dog training?
•    What are some common behavior problems in horses?  How can a behavioral approach help us to understand, prevent or remedy these issues?