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Mule Psychology 101: The Learning Patterns Of The Mule By Cindy K. (McKinnon) Roberts  To become efficient in training your mule, it would be beneficial to know the learning patterns of this intelligent hybrid.  How does the mule learn?  How does he mentally adapt?  Once you understand the  mule's learning process, then you will be able to succeed to higher levels of schooling. There will be less frustration and more reward connection, and you will click.  There  are several learning patterns that are recognized in the mule.  They are:  habituation, conditioned response, trial and error learning, latent learning, insight learning and imprinting.  This is the program to the mule's mind.  Learn it and you will do well with training your mule.   Habituation is,  the mule getting use to a thing or incident.  For example, after a series of loud noises, the mule becomes accustomed to the noise and is not so startled after a while.  Mules that are pastured next to a busy street  or highway, is another example of habituation.  They become accustom to loud, big trucks and are able to continue on with eating.  In order for habituation to work, the mule has to be ----- READ THE ENTIRE ARTICLE AND MORE IN ANSWERS TO YOUR MULE QUESTIONS. Warning!  Under Missouri law, an equine professional is not liable for an injury to or the death of a participant in equine activities resulting from the inherent risks of equine activities pursuant to the Revised Statutes of Missouri. Your participation in training your own mule or horse by following the advice given in this column and throughout Every Cowgirl's Dream web site is a risk that may result in permanent disability and even death to you and/or your animal.  Advice in this column is given through 20 plus years of professional and private mule training experience.  The unique personality of your animal and the individual reader's skill level will vary greatly.  This column is not a substitute for a qualified mule trainer in your area.  Always utilize a professional and knowledgeable trainer to assist you.  The author asks each reader to evaluate his or her skill level, athletic ability and mule sense prior to attempting any training technique.

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