Being aware of our emotional attachment to an action, which we can judge as good or bad due to prior conditioning. As you said, even if it for something we need, we can judge the action we need to take.
This is a beautiful practice to learn to utilize tools in a kind and productive way. Learning is the iterative process for both the animal and for us as trainers. Let us all be graceful with ourselves as we learn.
It’s the deep work that I feel like I’m only now starting to get. I feel like a beginner after 15 years of work with the oxen. They make me better every day. 😁💚🐮🐮💚👍🏽
Yes, learnt as a child that letting a calf nuzzle you with their head can lead to being like hit with a sledge hammer when it has grown to a ton weight.
Being aware of our emotional attachment to an action, which we can judge as good or bad due to prior conditioning. As you said, even if it for something we need, we can judge the action we need to take.
This is a beautiful practice to learn to utilize tools in a kind and productive way. Learning is the iterative process for both the animal and for us as trainers. Let us all be graceful with ourselves as we learn.
Love this post 👌
It’s the deep work that I feel like I’m only now starting to get. I feel like a beginner after 15 years of work with the oxen. They make me better every day. 😁💚🐮🐮💚👍🏽
Yes!!! I grew up around cattle, and just recently learned what you articulate so well.
Thanks so much. We can always learn more from our animal partners. 😁💚🐮🐮💚🙏🏽
Every day, what a blessing. Greetings from frozen Eastern Oregon. Hope our paths cross someday.
Yes, learnt as a child that letting a calf nuzzle you with their head can lead to being like hit with a sledge hammer when it has grown to a ton weight.
They’ll get you even once they are little bit bigger, a 400 pound calf is always stronger than you are. 😁💚🐮🐮💚👍🏽
Well said !