Animal Training Academy

Podcast outline. 00:00 Introductions 3:58 Sarah shares her experience from attending the Shape of enrichment workshops held at Wellington Zoo in 2014 and about the process of enrichment she learned about there. 9:37 Sarah talks about the importance of goal setting when coming up with new enrichment ideas. 13:15 Sarah and I discuss a specific […] The post Talking enrichment with Sarah Van Herpt from Wellington Zoo [Part 2] appeared first on Animal Training Academy.

Podcast outline 0:00 Introduction 2:54 Louise talks about where she first learned about positive reinforcement animal training and some of the first animals she ever trained using it. 6:13 Louise & I discuss the importance of learning about the science of animal behavior. 9:44 Louise talks about her book “The art of introducing dogs” … […] The post Punishment starts where knowledge ends – with [ Louise Ginman ] appeared first on Animal Training Academy.

In this podcast episode we talk to Sarah Van Herpt from Wellington Zoo. This is part one of what will be a two-part episode where we cover a large range of information regarding Sarah’s experience in implementing and managing enrichment programs as a zoo keeper, wildlife nurse and pet owner. Podcast outline. 00:00 Introductions 3:50 […] The post Talking enrichment with Sarah Van Herpt from Wellington Zoo [Part 1] appeared first on Animal Training Academy.

In this episode we catch up with past podcast participant Mikolaj Zybala (Miko) from Poland and discuss shaping behavior. (CLICK HERE to listen to the previous episode featuring Miko). Also see below for podcast outline, a video talking about how to write shaping plans, and a bio of Miko. Enjoy Podcast outline. 0:00 Introduction. […] The post Shaping behavior [with Mikolaj Zybala] appeared first on Animal Training Academy.

This is part two of 2-part series with Nic Bishop, manager of Nature theater, Zoos SA [Adelaide, Australia]. CLICK HERE to listen to part one. Nic is a master story teller and shares many valuable tales full of superb learning opportunities. Here is what we cover in part two Podcast outline. 2:14 – Nic […] The post Nic Bishop – Nature theater storyteller [Part 2] appeared first on Animal Training Academy.

CLICK HERE to book your free 20 minute video call consultation as mentioned in the podcast. In this podcast episode we jump into the Animal Training Academy trenches and talk to a member who has been involved in a VIP mentor program for the past 5 months. Julian has a companion Alexandrine parrot called Rasta […] The post Julian & Rasta (VIP mentor programs) .-. appeared first on Animal Training Academy.

In this 2-part podcast series, we talk to Nic Bishop, manager of Nature theater at Zoos SA, (Adelaide Australia). Nic is a master story teller and shares many valuable tales full of superb learning opportunities. In the next two fantastic podcast episodes here are some of the topics we will cover PART 1 Where […] The post Nic Bishop – Nature theater storyteller [Part 1] appeared first on Animal Training Academy.

In this podcast episode we talk to Karen Drummond from New Zealand about her Truffle hunting experiences. Truffles are the most valuable fungus in the world … so having a dog that sniffs it out is not too bad. In fact, European white truffles can sell for as much as $3600 a pound making it […] The post Dogs hunting the most valuable food in the world – with Karen Drummond .-. appeared first on Animal Training Academy.

Will positive reinforcement work for you? The answer is a resounding YES of course it will! One mission of Animal Training Academy is to show that Applied behavior analysis (ABA) and positive reinforcement works for all animals in all situations – for Zookeepers, pet owners, vets, vet nurses and anyone that works with animals. The […] The post Will positive reinforcement work for you? Lisa Longo – Animal Académie. -. appeared first on Animal Training Academy.

In this episode I talk to Chris Jenkins, the COO of Steve Martin’s Natural Encounters (NEI). I had so much fun recording this podcast and as a bird nerd myself was very envious of the AMAZING work the company is doing with free flight Macaws. Here is a list of some of the really cool […] The post Free flight Macaws & interpersonal relationships – Chris Jenkins (COO of Natural Encounters, Orlando, Florida). – . appeared first on Animal Training Academy.

In this podcast episode we talk with Jose Gomes – founder of TRAIN ME PLEASE. Enjoy the podcast recording below, read a little bit about Jose and make sure to scroll down to the bottom of the page where you can watch two of Jose’s YouTube videos featuring him working with both cats and dogs. […] The post TRAIN ME PLEASE – Jose Gomes. – . appeared first on Animal Training Academy.

In this podcast we are introduced to one of Animal Training Academies members Johnny May and we discuss fish training (target training a white sturgeon). White sturgeon are a large species of fish that can grow up to 20 feet or 6 meters in length. What I really like about this week s training tidbit is […] The post Fish Training (White Sturgeon) – With Johnny May. appeared first on Animal Training Academy.

In this podcast episode I re-connect with Debbie Marrin, Director of training and behavioral husbandry at San Francisco Zoo, California, USA. You can learn more about Debbie in a previous podcast episode we did together by clicking HERE. In this episode we discuss some important elements involved in writing animal training plans. We cover 5 […] The post FIVE important elements of animal training plans. . appeared first on Animal Training Academy.

This podcast is part two of a conversation I had with Bianca Papadopolus, Senior Primate keeper from Melbourne Zoo Australia. You can listen to part one by clicking HERE.Bianca has been working in the zoo industry and training animals for over ten years. Last year in 2015 she traveled to the US and visited numerous […] The post Positive reinforcement trends with Bianca Papadopolus. – . appeared first on Animal Training Academy.

TRAINING GROUPS OF ANIMALS – BIANCA PAPADOPOULOS (Part 1/2) In this two part podcast episode we talk about a number of different animal traning topics with Bianca Papadopulos. (You can learn/read more about Bianca below). In part one we discuss vouluntary health training programs and training groups of animals. Enjoy. CLICK HERE to view/read Bianca’s […] The post Training groups of animals Bianca Papadopoulos (Episode 8). appeared first on Animal Training Academy.

POSITIVE REINFORCEMENT HORSE TRAINING. This week I’m really excited this to to be talking about EPR (Equine Positive Reinforcement horse training). I’m excited because, it’s a nice demonstration of the universality of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and positive reinforcement. The principles of ABA and the application of the science of positive reinforcement work with all […] The post Positive Reinforcement Horse Training – Kate Southcombe – (Episode 7). appeared first on Animal Training Academy.

In this podcast I have the pleasure of talking to the Director of Training and Behavioral Husbandry from San Francisco Zoo in California. Some of the great topics we cover in this podcast episode on animal training and enrichment are; How to get started with your career as an animal trainer. How animal training can […] The post Debbie Marrin, Director of Training and Behavioral husbandry, San Francisco Zoo (Episode 6). appeared first on Animal Training Academy.

In this quick episode. Dr Kat and I go over some common animal training questions. The post Animal Training Questions with Dr Kat Gregory (Episode 5). appeared first on Animal Training Academy.

This is the first of a number of episodes where we are going to put the spotlight on Animal Trainers from around the world. This Episode focuses mainly on Animal Training in Zoos as I talk to Mikolaj Zybala from Poland. You can learn more about Mikolaj in the text at the bottom of this […] The post Animal Training in Zoos – with Mikolaj Zybala from Poland (Episode 4). appeared first on Animal Training Academy.

In this podcast we will be discussing punishment. Certainly “reinforcement” is essential for learning in our day to day lives, BUT our survival and well being also depend on our learning to NOT do things that have in the past been threatening. As we now know, behaviour is a function of its consequences. Reinforcement strengthens […] The post Are you a punisher? Punishments role in behavior. (Episode 3) appeared first on Animal Training Academy.