Nickers for Clickers Training Academy Presents:

horse basics classes: where you can learn all about horses and clicker training in a positive, fun class atmosphere

Learn to connect with horses in a fun, effective, and ethical way! Horse BASICS classes cater to ages 12 and up, no experience necessary. We cover fundamental horse-centered topics as well as positive reinforcement techniques based on the latest science.

• First Saturdays: Clicker Training Horses - Master the fundamentals of clicker training, the scientifically proven training techniques that are not only extremely safe and effective, but SUPER FUN for everyone involved!

• Second Saturdays: Horse Ownership - Explore the joys and responsibilities of horse ownership. If you've got questions about it, come get answers from a bona fide horse professional, who has been in the business for over 25 years!

• Third Saturdays: **HALF PRICE!** PORTL - (Portable Operant Research and Training Lab) Ready to learn about behavior in a fun and accessible way? This is a tabletop game that requires minimal initial instruction but offers limitless possibilities for investigating behavioral concepts. Through playful experimentation, you'll develop a powerful understanding of how behavior is shaped and influenced. Fantastic if you want to learn to train anything with a brain!

• Fourth Saturdays: Intro to Horses - A safe, comfortable introduction to horses for the curious. Take things at your pace - ask questions, meet the horses from a distance or interact up close, and find out whether horses are really just "big dogs" or not!

• Fifth Saturdays: Dog Trainer Focus - Expand your training skills to another species! If you do clicker training with dogs (or other critters), find out what it's like to work with one of the biggest pet species in Maryland. R+ training experience is required.

all basics classes run from 2pm to 4pm each Saturday