I know how challenging it is to carve out some time to read. That\u2019s why I will try to keep to the point and use video instead of lengthy text.
Before we continue from what you already read, let\u2019s do a recap.
Based on my learning from Alexandra Kurland, Mary Hunter, and Jes\u00fas Rosales-Ruiz, I introduced you to Israel Goldiamond and the constructional approach<\/strong>.
A constructional view of behavior as \u2018rational\u2019 and \u2018adaptive\u2019 aims to build repertoires in order to solve problems. In contrast, a pathological approach considers problematic behavior as \u2018maladaptive, at aims at eliminating or alleviating such behavior.
If you need a reminder, you can go back \u200bhier<\/a>\u200b.
Goldiamond has formulated four main questions to guide us through a constructional program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- 1. Wohin willst du von hier aus gehen?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- 2. Wo stehst du jetzt?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- 3. Wie kannst du dorthin kommen?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- 4. Was h\u00e4lt dich motiviert?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
You have seen examples for each of these questions:
We answered questions 1 and 2 with the example of developing leading skills. The horse avoided contact through the rope, and the owner wanted a horse that walks calmly on a lead rope and responds softly to requests through the rope.
Going through a systematic process, the owner could identify the steps in the process of leading that were smooth and which step was creating a low level of tension. The step before any tension is your starting point. (To watch a video of the process, you can go \u200bhier<\/a>\u200b.)
Then we looked at how to get to where you want to go, i.e., develop a training plan. Using the examples of halter and bridle training, we differentiated between shaping a behavior and fading the environment. (This was explained with video \u200bhier<\/a>\u200b.)
The before and after \u200bsaddling video\u200b showed you the possible transformation in a short time frame, and if that is not motivating to you, then I don\u2019t think you should bother reading the rest of the emails \ud83d\ude09.
<\/p>\n\n\n\nWhat’s coming next?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
In this 10-part email series<\/strong>, I will go through one specific training example to explain these principles again with Blondie\u2019s help.
Today will set the scene.
Then, in the subsequent emails, I will share my take at solving this problem using a constructional approach.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nHere\u2019s the problem that I wanted to solve:
I want to work with Blondie at liberty but in moments of doubt she wanders off to the rails and cribs.
That’s no fun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/clickertrainingpferde.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/email.gif\")
That was our (frustrating) baseline<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n How to solve this problem?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
One approach could be to think about ways to make the work more exciting or easier.
Can I make the steps smaller and increase the rate of reinforcement?
Or maybe putting up a barrier so Blondie can\u2019t reach the rails?
Or even chasing her away from the fence – because, hey, it’s so frustrating!<\/p>\n\n\n\nThese approaches may work to some extent, but they aim at eliminating a behavior<\/em>, and in that sense, are pathological<\/strong>.
Instead, we want to build a constructional program.<\/p>\n\n\n\nHere\u2019s your homework:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
How could you approach this task using Goldiamond\u2019s four main questions?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I will tell you how I decided to approach it in the following email. Then we can compare notes. \ud83d\udcda \ud83d\ude09<\/p>\n\n\n\n
See you soon for the next part.
Michaela<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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