Episode 33: Interview with Jenn Michaelis Stellmon

About this episode

Jenn Michaelis Stellmon discusses training techniques for dogs and horses, emphasizing clicker training and the importance of emotional health.

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…

People in this episode

Hosts: Petra Ford, Laurie Winter Strimavicious

Guest: Jenn Michaelis Stellmon

Topics covered

• dog training
• horse training
• clicker training
• positive reinforcement
• emotional health
• behavior shaping

Keywords

• clicker training
• positive reinforcement
• frustration tolerance
• generalization
• animal training
• confidence building

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