CLICK HERE for the podcast outline Theresa McKeon biography After more than 30 years as a national level gymnastics coach, Theresa was determined to find a way to speed up skill acquisition for her athletes while simultaneously decreasing stress and fear in the learning environment. Her search for behaviourally sound techniques, clean instructions, and the […] The post Theresa McKeon; Co-founder – TAG teach international … “Find common language through observation” appeared first on Animal Train...
Aug 21, 2017•51 min
CLICK HERE for the podcast outline Peter Giljam Bio When Peter was a child he always knew that he wanted to work with animals, it just wasn t clear what species. His first internship was at an edutainment park in the Netherlands, where he worked with harbor seals. He did the internship twice, making his choice […] The post Peter Giljam – Animal Training director at Kolmarden Zoo … “Be creative, all the time!” appeared first on Animal Training Academy.
Aug 07, 2017•46 min
CLICK HERE for the podcast outline Dr. Clare Browne Bio Dr. Clare Browne is an animal behaviorist, with over 10 years experience training and working with domestic dogs. Clare completed her Ph.D. at the University of Waikato on dog training. In this research, she examined aspects of positive reinforcement and dog-human communication that influence dog […] The post Dr. Clare Browne Get your timing right … appeared first on Animal Training Academy.
Jul 24, 2017•40 min
CLICK HERE for the podcast outline Dr. Susan Friedman – Bio Dr. Susan Friedman is a psychology professor at Utah State University who has pioneered the application of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) to captive and companion animals. ABA, with its roots in human learning, offers a scientifically sound teaching technology and ethical standard that can […] The post Dr. Susan Friedman Behavior works/Psychology professor at Utah State University appeared first on Animal Training Academy.
Jul 03, 2017•57 min
CLICK HERE for the podcast outline Dr. Kate Mornement – Bio Dr. Kate Mornement is a Ph.D. qualified Applied Animal Behaviourist based in Melbourne. In 2004 Kate established her animal behavior consultancy practice; Pets Behaving Badly and has consulted pet owners experiencing behavioral difficulties with their pets ever since. Kate also works as an expert witness in dangerous […] The post Dr. Kate Mornement – Pets behaving badly appeared first on Animal Training Academy.
Jun 26, 2017•37 min
CLICK HERE to see the podcast outline Stephanie Edlund Bio Stephanie has spent most of her life learning about animal welfare, behavior, training, and enrichment. Growing up in Sweden, she has been surrounded by animals her whole life and has always been fascinated by birds especially. Since getting her first ones, two rehoused Parakeets named […] The post Stephanie Edlund – “Because … SCIENCE! Trust the process” appeared first on Animal Training Academy.
Jun 12, 2017•39 min
CLICK HERE for a podcast outline Hillary Hankey Bio Growing up with animals, Hillary s enthusiasm for animal behavior knew no bounds. After finding her grandparents collection of National Geographic magazines, she logged the daily habits of the domestic tabby cat for research practice including a few hours of cat naps on the family […] The post Hillary Hankey – Avian Behavior International, Entrepreneurship and free flight bird training… appeared first on Animal Training Academy.
May 29, 2017•48 min
CLICK HERE for a podcast outline/timeline of this episode. Anna Oblasser-Mirtl – Bio The care, observation, and training of animals were a great passion in Anna’s childhood. At the age of twelve, she already participated in dog sporting competitions with various dogs, and with her Border Collie “Flyer” (1998-2011) she achieved her first spectacular title with […] The post Anna Oblasser-Mirtl – Animal Training Center – Austria, “The only limit in positive reinforcement training is our imagination...
May 15, 2017•39 min
CLICK HERE for the podcast outline for the episode. This podcast episode is dedicated to Paul’s late “Super dog” Tinker … PAUL MCGREEVY – Bio Paul McGreevy BVSc, Ph.D. is a riding instructor, veterinarian, and ethologist. He is Professor of Animal Behavior and Animal Welfare Science at the University of Sydney s School of Veterinary […] The post Paul McGreevy – Professor of Animal Behaviour and Animal Welfare Science at the University of Sydney’s School of Veterinary Science. appeared first on A...
May 01, 2017•44 min
CLICK HERE for the podcast outline. CLICK here for a podcast episode with Sarah Van Herpt (previously from Wellington Zoo) who talks about her application of the shape or enrichment – “enrichment process” Valerie Hare – Bio Val is currently the chief financial officer and workshop coordinator for the shape of enrichment incorporated. She s also worked […] The post Valerie Hare – Co-founder of the SHAPE of enrichment, part 2 (Episode 30). appeared first on Animal Training Academy.
Apr 12, 2017•44 min
CLICK HERE for the podcast outline. CLICK here for a podcast episode with Sarah Van Herpt (previously from Wellington Zoo) who talks about her application of the shape or enrichment – “enrichment process” Valerie Hare – Bio Val is currently the chief financial officer and workshop coordinator for the shape of enrichment incorporated. She s also worked […] The post Valerie Hare – Co-founder of the SHAPE of enrichment, part 1 (Episode 29). appeared first on Animal Training Academy.
Apr 02, 2017•43 min
Jan Østergaard Jan runs a part time dog school called “Canis Hundeskole Skive” where he teaches Clicker training, shaping and basic Skills. Jan started his career in the local dog-club attending puppy class and it didn’t take long before he was absolutely hooked on dog training. He started learning what he needed to do to […] The post Jan Østergaard on “square training” – Canis Skive (Denmark) appeared first on Animal Training Academy.
Mar 20, 2017•25 min
Podcast outline 0.00. Introductions 3.45. Why mixing perspectives is beneficial to your understanding of animal behaviour. 8.40. Understanding animal emotions makes for better training and higher welfare. 15.40. How to prevent and reduce fear in the veterinary clinic. 22.45. When to use negative reinforcement to improve welfare. 33.05. Using memes to spread the word about […] The post [Focus on what you want] Karolina Westlund … Associate Professor of Ethology – University of Stockholm appeared ...
Mar 06, 2017•37 min
Wouter Stellaard – Animal Programs Training Director (Columbus Zoo). Wouter Stellaard has been in the animal field for 26 years. His passion and career began in the Netherlands while working in a wildlife rehabilitation centre. He created his own animal ambulance while finishing his animal care studies. In search for further education he came to the […] The post Wouter Stellaard – Animal programs training director (Columbus Zoo). appeared first on Animal Training Academy.
Feb 20, 2017•51 min
HILDA TRESZ – Phoenix Zoo Hilda was born and raised in Budapest until 1989 when she moved to the United States. She began working as a Zoo keeper immediately after graduating from high school and over the last 28 years she has honed her skills as a caregiver, enrichment specialist, trainer, educator, and behavioral manager […] The post Hilda Tresz – Behavioural Enrichment and International Animal Welfare coordinator at Phoenix Zoo/Mentor for the Jane Goodall institute. appeared first on Animal T...
Jan 24, 2017•52 min
NOTE: This podcast was recorded in December of 2016. Consequently when myself and Anaka say “next year” we are referring to 2017. CLICK HERE for the podcast outline CLICK HERE to be taken to the ABMA (Animal Behavior Management Alliance) website – mentioned in the podcast. Anaka Nazareth – Manger of Animal Training at Maymont. […] The post Manager of Animal Training at Maymont – Anaka Nazareth. appeared first on Animal Training Academy.
Jan 04, 2017•43 min
Podcast outline. 00:00 Introductions 02:45 Ryan Tells us about where her first started learning about and using positive reinforcement animal training. 08:27 Ryan shares a great story about what he learned from training storm the Australian Fur seal at Taronga Zoo in Sydney, Australia. 12:27 Ryan shares his thoughts on the importance of writing good […] The post Ryan Tate – Lessons learned from a career of behavior management appeared first on Animal Training Academy.
Dec 17, 2016•45 min
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.
Dec 05, 2016•30 min
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.
Nov 28, 2016•42 min
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.
Oct 28, 2016•30 min
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.
Oct 13, 2016•36 min
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.
Oct 03, 2016•30 min
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.
Sep 29, 2016•17 min
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.
Sep 22, 2016•34 min
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.
Sep 14, 2016•25 min
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.
Aug 31, 2016•18 min
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.
Aug 22, 2016•37 min
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.
Aug 15, 2016•24 min
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.
Jul 01, 2016•15 min
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.
Jun 26, 2016•38 min
