R+ Practical Animal Application Resident Student Positions at Earth Treasure Farm |
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Applied behavior analysis live-in immersion experience in Oregon USA. This is a unique learning opportunity for beginner or advanced R+ enthusiasts. Students will learn practical application of R+ and LIMA principles with several species. One on one coaching will guide you in teaching behaviors from scratch. Learn how to construct consent dialogue, build behavior chains, duration, and increase animal confidence. Work hands on with horses, donkeys, llamas, goats, chickens and more. This experience is personalized to your interests. Private housing is provided for you. Increase your confidence with animals, teach tricks, and learn hoof trimming/ ferrier skills with equine, llamas and goats. The position is open May-Oct and length of stay is 2 weeks to 2 months. This is a great learning experience for young adults (Students must be 18+).
Learn how to use positive reinforcement for:
Equestrians can learn:
About the instructor Mary Kautz
Mary has worked exclusively in the equine industry since 2002. She is passionate about teaching students ethical and freedom based animal handling methods. Mary enjoys guiding students as they learn practical uses of positive reinforcement for all species. Supporting students as they develop new skills is very rewarding for Mary. About the trainer
Located in Philomath OR USA just 14 minutes from OSU campus !
Pricing
Student position May- Oct
Includes daily coaching, assisting with animal basic equine and camelid care and training. Includes private housing with furnishings, internet, and laundry. Only one student will be housed on the farm at a time. Minimum stay 2 weeks.
$1000. USD / month
Labor trade discount offered May to July - $50./week for avg. 30 minutes a day farm labor.
If bringing your own horse - Board for your equine $75./week
For more information send us a message us here Contact
Student reviews:
I spent a month with Mary for her residential student position. I had a wonderful time and learned so much. Mary is a great teacher and fun to be around! I had the chance to hone my training skills with different horses, lamas and a goat. I now feel much more confident as a trainer!
- Jeanne 2024 student
There are many ways to learn about positive reinforcement training and develop your skills, but this is one of the best ways to do it. Unlike a clinic or course, your learning will start exactly where your knowledge and skills are currently at. No matter your skill levels with horses or positive reinforcement training, you can learn without having to go over material you’re already familiar with or finding that you’re in over your head in material you don’t understand yet.
Every animal has something to teach us; one of the most valuable parts of the experience was getting to work with several different animals of multiple species, which is valuable whether you don’t have animals of your own to work with or just want to expand your knowledge beyond your own animals. There's no better way to get a wide variety of individual animals and behaviors while also getting the time to become familiar with each animal as an individual.
Mary also has a lot of insight into working in the equine industry, which is useful for students who are considering an equine-related career. If you’re curious about equine health and husbandry, there are also plenty of opportunities to learn.
Being a student with Mary was one of the best choices I ever made! If you’re looking to expand your depth and breadth of training knowledge, I highly recommend this experience.
- Cara (past student)
Pictures of human and animal accommodations available upon request.
Applicants please send an email to EarthTreasureFarm@gmail.com or use the Contact form on this website to request questionnaire.
Learn how to use positive reinforcement for:
- Husbandry/ care behaviors
- Consent signals
- Shaping, criteria and cues
- Stimulus control
- Increasing duration
- Building behavior chains
- Identifying and shaping emotions
- Balancing motivation and relaxation
- Building animal confidence
- Removing unwanted behavior
Equestrians can learn:
- Bridleless riding
- Starting horses under saddle
- Classical movements/ dressage
- Cart driving
- Gaited horses
About the instructor Mary Kautz
Mary has worked exclusively in the equine industry since 2002. She is passionate about teaching students ethical and freedom based animal handling methods. Mary enjoys guiding students as they learn practical uses of positive reinforcement for all species. Supporting students as they develop new skills is very rewarding for Mary. About the trainer
Located in Philomath OR USA just 14 minutes from OSU campus !
Pricing
Student position May- Oct
Includes daily coaching, assisting with animal basic equine and camelid care and training. Includes private housing with furnishings, internet, and laundry. Only one student will be housed on the farm at a time. Minimum stay 2 weeks.
$1000. USD / month
Labor trade discount offered May to July - $50./week for avg. 30 minutes a day farm labor.
If bringing your own horse - Board for your equine $75./week
For more information send us a message us here Contact
Student reviews:
I spent a month with Mary for her residential student position. I had a wonderful time and learned so much. Mary is a great teacher and fun to be around! I had the chance to hone my training skills with different horses, lamas and a goat. I now feel much more confident as a trainer!
- Jeanne 2024 student
There are many ways to learn about positive reinforcement training and develop your skills, but this is one of the best ways to do it. Unlike a clinic or course, your learning will start exactly where your knowledge and skills are currently at. No matter your skill levels with horses or positive reinforcement training, you can learn without having to go over material you’re already familiar with or finding that you’re in over your head in material you don’t understand yet.
Every animal has something to teach us; one of the most valuable parts of the experience was getting to work with several different animals of multiple species, which is valuable whether you don’t have animals of your own to work with or just want to expand your knowledge beyond your own animals. There's no better way to get a wide variety of individual animals and behaviors while also getting the time to become familiar with each animal as an individual.
Mary also has a lot of insight into working in the equine industry, which is useful for students who are considering an equine-related career. If you’re curious about equine health and husbandry, there are also plenty of opportunities to learn.
Being a student with Mary was one of the best choices I ever made! If you’re looking to expand your depth and breadth of training knowledge, I highly recommend this experience.
- Cara (past student)
Pictures of human and animal accommodations available upon request.
Applicants please send an email to EarthTreasureFarm@gmail.com or use the Contact form on this website to request questionnaire.