Variations in the timing of reinforcement as a training technique for foals (Equus caballus)

Anthrozoos

Volumn 18, Issue 3, 2005, Pages 255-272

  Warren Smith, Amanda K ^a   McLean, Andrew N ^b   Nicol, Helen I ^a   McGreevy, Paul D ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY   (Australia)

^b Australian Equine Behaviour Centre   (Australia)

Author keywords

Behavior; Foal; Horse; Learning; Reinforcement; Training

Indexed keywords

ANIMALIA; EQUIDAE; EQUUS CABALLUS; HUMULUS LUPULUS;

EID: 33644772277     PISSN: 08927936     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.2752/089279305785594117     Document Type: Conference Paper

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