Does one size fit all?

I’m working with 2 completely different horses right now.. and dogs.

One is pushy and needs more pushing.. loves pressure; loves to work likes to be busy.

The other confused, but a quick study and doesn’t like pressure.. but if you give it all to her, with no pressure, she takes advantage.. so she does need some pressure.

Just what pressure.. what is pressure ..how much pressure?

Horse or dog 1 is fun, pressure all day long not reactive.. I’ve had her since puppy hood, she’s not surprised to what I ask of her. But on the flip side can be a little hard as she’s so desensitized.. another minor issue..

I like them just on the edge of sensitive and dull. It’s a delicate balance to get that right.

On one hand you don’t want one over reacting, on the other you don’t want them not reacting to pressure at all.

Pressure in training is mostly body language and more importantly timing. Horses will tell YOU where your holes are; whereas dogs we see the holes.. (if you are experienced)

So back to training..

horse number 2 confused and reactive.. like a kid running with scissors.. she just goes.. sort of checks out because she’s afraid to check in. This one makes me shrink my bubble.. I can’t get work done on Adrenalin or fear.. so I have to shrink my bubble down and make her question my worth. When she thinks I’m being submissive she takes advantage of it... ie last night I put her in a flat halter, (she showed to sensitive in a rope) but she immediately drug me until

I let go.. not my first rodeo.. new halter..

Oops she wasn’t half as confident. I was able to get some work done.

I have slowly introduced my bubble, she loves me for it.. she’s no longer reactive, but trying.. slowing down and coming back into my hands. It will be fun to watch the two develop and more fun to train.

Remember one size does not fit all

to be continued..