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I have been a little quiet lately. Here is why. I have been busy organizing an event for you :) I happy to announce GOATS! Oct 25 and 26th. Visit www.ATFGOATS.com to learn more! GOATS is a 2 day virtual event catered towards professionals and aspiring professionals who work with exotic animals in managed care. This event is primarily focused on providing attendees with information designed to enhance practical application skills and knowledge. There is also a special emphasis on providing evidence based information. Presenters have been carefully chosen for their quality content and engaging presentation skills. This event also features live training demonstrations from around the world. Participants also have the opportunity to partake in Mastermind Sessions in which we discuss hot topics in the animal training field. There are several affordable registrations options. However live attendance is limited! We do encourage securing your spot early to ensure the opportunity to engage in the live training demonstrations, live Q & A with our presenters, and our Mastermind Sessions. Please feel free to share with others who share these interests. I am so excited to bring you GOATS!!!! #atfgoats #goats #virtualanimaltraining #animaltrainingconference #zooanimaltrainingconference #animaltrainingsummit #globalonlineanimaltrainingsummit #exoticanimaltraining #barbaraheidenreich #animaltrainingfundamentals #zooanimaltraining https://www.instagram.com/p/CDW5uyPFOG7/?igshid=1ba3kgnij8ity

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New podcast episode available! My favorite kind of animal trainers are those who break the rules!! What I mean by that is that they are the ones who question everything in the name of doing it better. That is why this episode is entitled “Progressive Bird Training.” My special guest Hillary Hankey is one of those trainers who spends every day analyzing, studying and practicing the art and science of animal training with a diverse collection of birds in Southern California. And her results have demonstrated that indeed we can always improve. She describes the spectacular immersive free flight experience guests, students, clients and interns can have when they visit her facility. We discuss practices that can improve the welfare of birds trained for educational presentations, as well as enhance the guest experience. This means diving into how we create motivation, collection planning, the types of behaviors we train and altering guest’s expectations. We also discuss the current trend of free flying companion parrots and some of the things pet owners need to take into consideration. Visit the episode webpage to see video clips and learn more about her online education program the Avian Behavior Lab and future on site workshops. Link in bio to listen @barbara_heidenreich or Listen here https://animaltrainingfundamentals.com/podcasts/hillary-hankey-progressive-bird-training/ and at your favorite podcast outlets #animaltrainingpodcast #birdtraining #freeflight #raptortraining #parrottraining #hillaryhankey #barbaraheidenreich #animaltrainingfundamentals #zooanimaltraining #birdshows #companionparrottraining #animalambassadors #educationanimals https://www.instagram.com/p/B-XwDoaF8gUXdBeom93bnFC3EcErxSs3-sWS9Q0/?igshid=1gwfedx4zoyrm

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Hard to believe this video of mine is now 18 years old! It won Behavior of the year at an animal training conference. We go over how I trained the behavior in this week’s live-stream and how to improve upon the original shaping plan. We also go over nebulization training for orangutans. Link to the replay in the bio or check out the direct link here https://www.facebook.com/GoodBirdInc/videos/10157489094642781/ #animaltraininglivestream #nebulizertraining #animaltrainingfundamentals #barbaraheidenreich #parrotnebulizertraining #orangutannebulizertraining #parrottraining #orangutantraining https://www.instagram.com/p/CAsjEbyFp20/?igshid=uf3l4vqc7qq0

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The new podcast episode will have you drooling! Yep, you are soooooo gonna want to train this behavior and special guest Henrik Futtrup of the Copenhagen Zoo is kind enough to share all the details. Plus there are 6 video clips on the podcast episode page! What is your dream behavior to train? I have a feeling for many bird keepers it just might be this one! Imagine having a mixed species aviary in which each flock of birds recalls to a different sound and shifts into their own holding area. This dream is reality for Henrik Futtrup a keeper and trainer at the Copenhagen Zoo. In this podcast he not only shares the steps he took to train the behavior but also important details about antecedent arrangement, species specific considerations and how this behavior really paid off in an emergency. And in truth, this concept can be applied to any mixed species habitats…not just birds. I also answer one of your questions about how to train quick response to the cue when training for recall…. especially when there are lots of distractions. Link in bio @barbara_heidenreich or Visit this link to listen https://animaltrainingfundamentals.com/podcasts/henrik-futtrup-training-individual-flocks-to-recall-in-a-aviary/ or look for Animal Training Fundamentals with Barbara Heidenreich on your favorite podcast outlets. #birdtraining #aviarytraining #recalltraining #shifttraining #flocktraining #mixedspeciesaviary #flamingotraining #ibistraining #incaterntraining #stilttraining #emergencyrecall #quickresponsetothecue #animaltrainingpodcast #barbaraheidenreich #copenhagenzoo #animaltrainingfundamentals https://www.instagram.com/p/CAYWR9VFBop/?igshid=51tl1sw6ufk9

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Even in these weird circumstances, time seems to be flying. It looks like I over shot the deadline for access to the free webinar on Using the Constructional Approach to Address Extreme Fear Responses and Aggressive Behavior. I will keep it open another two days (until April 20th) , but then it will only be available in the super cool online education progam AnimalTrainingFundamentals.com 😊Get access now link in bio or here https://animaltrainingfundamentals.com/live-events/postwebinar/ #fearresponses #aggressivebehavior #freewebinar #constructionalapproach #barbaraheidenreich #animaltrainingfundamentals #zooanimaltraining https://www.instagram.com/p/B_IYhZblPBO/?igshid=1qgfdzjguzir5

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Have you been hearing the word “constructional” a lot lately? There is a reason for that! The animal training community is evolving, and it is extremely exciting. It has a lot to do with a different way of looking at behavior change that is known as "the constructional approach." My special guests this episode are Sean Will, MS and Maasa Nishimuta, MS from the Constructional Approach to Animal Welfare and Training, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing free services to individuals and organizations that cannot afford them, with the goal of enhancing their lives through applications of the Constructional Approach. Sean and Maasa share the five elements that are essential to a constructional program. They also provide insights into the history of the constructional approach and how it differs from some of the programs currently popular in animal training. We also discuss what a constructional program can do to improve animal welfare and why this is such great news for the future of animal training. We also go over numerous resources to continue your exploration of this inspiring topic. The future of animal training looks very bright.....and constructional! Listen here https://animaltrainingfundamentals.com/podcasts/is-the-future-of-animal-training-constructional-featuring-sean-will-and-maasa-nishimuta/ or at your favorite podcast outlets. Look for Animal Training Fundamentals with Barbara Heidenreich. Link also in bio @barbara_heidenreich #constructionalapproach #constructionalaggressiontreatment #constructionalaffectiontreatment #isrealgoldiamond #behavioranlysis #animalwelfare #animaltraining #animaltrainingpodcast #animaltrainingfundamentals #animaltrainingfundamentalspodcast #barbaraheidenreich #seanwill #maasanishimuta https://www.instagram.com/barbara_heidenreich/p/CYmDubPFNr6/?utm_medium=tumblr

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New podcast episode available! My special guests this episode are Dr Jesus Rosales-Ruiz and Mary Hunter. As hosts of the Art and Science of Animal Training Conference, they bring together behavior scientists and animal trainers to inspire both communities and elevate the conversation. The theme of the most recent conference was negative reinforcement. In this podcast we revisit this topic and so much more. Our discussion of negative reinforcement meant more exploration of Constructional Aggression Treatment (C.A.T). Jesus and Mary shared some great stories from the lab (even one about training a cockroach!) that are important for trainers to hear. Sometimes what occurs in a laboratory experiment looks very different from what trainers do. A great example was our discussion of counter conditioning. We also discuss the importance of function-based interventions and how positive reinforcement can have better effect once you take care of the negative reinforcement contingency already in place. This also tied into the issue surrounding coercive applications of positive reinforcement and how to remove those barriers. Jesus and Mary share some relatable real-life examples to help illustrate these issues trainers face, for example when animals show fear responses to new objects or household items. This episode is full of science and practical application, and I love that it left me thinking “I have so much more to learn!” Visit the episode webpage for a video clip and links to resources discussed in the interview link in bio @barbara_heidenreich and here https://animaltrainingfundamentals.com/podcasts/effective-reinforcement-with-jesus-rosales-ruiz-and-mary-hunter/ You can also listen on all your favorite podcast outlets. #animaltrainingpodcast #effectivereinforcement #jesusrosalesruiz #maryhunter #barbaraheidemreich #animaltrainingfundamentals #behaviorscience #animalbehavior #behavioranalysis #horsetraining #dogtraining #rattraining #cockroachtraining #zooanimaltraining #constructionalaggressiontreatment #counterconditioning #CAT #artandscienceofanimaltraining #negativereinforcement #positivereinforcement #functionbsaedinterventions https://www.instagram.com/p/CQ_jzI_Fql0/?utm_medium=tumblr

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New podcast episode: Do you have a feeling something you are doing or would like to do could improve animal welfare? Have you thought about collecting data, evaluating your results, and publishing it so others can benefit? My guests in this episode are Dr Eddie Fernandez @dreddiefern and Rickey Kinley @rickeykinleyz They share how zoos can participate in scientific studies to improve animal welfare. They give great tips on how to establish crucial relationships, what is required to conduct a study, how studies can be accomplished with one or many animals, and how to get the ball rolling! Behavior, enrichment, and animal welfare are hot topics in our field. Facilities caring for animals large and small have the potential to keep providing data and information that supports progress. Learn how you can get involved. Visit the episode webpage for links to publications and lots of additional resources. Listen here and on all your favorite podcast outlets https://animaltrainingfundamentals.com/podcasts/improving-animal-welfare-with-science-with-eddie-fernandez-and-rickey-kinley/ #animalwelfare #barbaraheidenreich #behavior analysis #behaviorproblems #Cincinnatizoo #eddiefernandez #environmentalenrichment #behavioralenrichment #penguinswimming #penguins #research #researchinzoos #rickeykinley #scientificstudies #animaltrainingfundamentals #animaltrainingpodcast #zoopodcast #exoticanimalpodcast https://www.instagram.com/p/COvGoOYFl0D/?igshid=1enhcudafx2lm

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Whether you work with great apes or not you have to listen to this episode! Here is why. This episode is all about making a difference. It is also a great reminder that everyone has the power to make changes that can have a tremendous impact on animal welfare. As you listen to this episode, I encourage you to think about the similarities to training a new behavior. It all starts with what you can do now and how you can build upon that beginning. My special guests Emily Ellison of Cameron Park Zoo and Laura Klutts @lauraklutts of Cleveland Metroparks Zoo took the inspiration they experienced from a learning opportunity and helped grow this into an in-depth Great Ape Cardiac Workshop. If you are working with primates, you will be further inspired by the information that is being collected and shared at this event. We covered a lot of details in the podcast, including the dates for the next event. Visit the episode web page for links to the workshop and super inspiring video clips courtesy of Waco City Cable Channel. Listen at this link https://animaltrainingfundamentals.com/podcasts/training-orangutans-for-cardiac-care/ or on your favorite podcast outlets. #orangutantraining #gorillatraining #chimptraining #chimpanzeetraining #greatapetraining #primatetraining #greatapecardiaccare #zooanimaltraining #exoticanimaltraining #animaltrainingfundamentals #cameronparkzoo ##barbaraheidenreich #animaltrainingpodcast #zoopodcast #wildlifetrainingpodcast #primateconservation#animaltrainingfundamentalspodcast #medicalbehaviors #trainingformedicalcare #voluntarymedicalbehaviors https://www.instagram.com/p/CLzJjOpl7qa/?igshid=mxcqng3t3731

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"ZAA Professional Development: Training Animals for Husbandry and Medical Behaviors. Get Inspired!" with Barbara Heidenreich of www.AnimalTrainingFundamentals.com March 15, 2021 at 8:00pm eastern - https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_wGFrSNFKRJG0w4SzSO1FUA Husbandry behaviors are ones that make day to day care easier. These can include a variety of foundation behaviors such as stationing, shifting, recall, crate training, and more. Utilizing certain husbandry behaviors as a foundation can also facilitate training for voluntary cooperation in medical care. This can include behaviors such as injection training, blood sampling, hoof/foot care, and more. This presentation examines some of the more common behaviors utilized to support day to day care and health care in a wide variety of species in managed care. Learn more about how to easily incorporate husbandry and medical behaviors into your routine to facilitate efficient, effective animal care while supporting optimal animal welfare. Whether you are just getting started or are experienced and looking for new ideas, this presentation will inspire you with numerous video examples Hosted by Zoological Association of America @zoologicalassociationofamerica #animaltraining #exoticanimaltraining #zooanimaltraining #animaltrainingwebinar #husbandrybehaviors #medicalbehaviors #animaltrainingwebinars #Zooprofessionaldevelopment #zaa #animaltrainingfundamentals #barbaraheidenreich https://www.instagram.com/p/CLKO55IFu22/?igshid=17huqid22373c

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New podcast episode! How Trained Birds are Advancing Technology with Dr David Lentink I am often reminded of all the incredible things animals and training brings to the world. My guest this episode is the perfect example. You are going to love this fascinating interview with zoologist and engineer Dr David Lentink. David has merged his passion for nature and technology to study flight. He runs the Bio-Inspired Research and Design (BIRD) Lab at Stanford University. We discussed training various species of birds, training in wind tunnels, examining exquisite details of how birds fly, training a parrot to wear goggles, using technology to facilitate stress free restraint for health care, flying robots and so much more. I could have talked with David for hours! There was so much interesting material to cover. Visit the episode web page for links to articles and video clips mentioned in the interview. Listen here https://animaltrainingfundamentals.com/podcasts/how-trained-birds-are-advancing-technology-with-dr-david-lentink/ or link in bio @barbara_heidenreich or on your favorite podcast outlets. #animaltrainingfundamentals #barbaraheidenreich #animaltrainingpodcast #davidlentink #parrottraining #birdtraining #flighttraining #flyingrobots #windtunnels #BIRDlab #trainingforscientificstudies #standforduniversity #parrotwithgoggles #parrotsinwindtunnels #lovebirdwithgoggles https://www.instagram.com/p/CKy2e6elZSY/?igshid=2acbxat3q24

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New podcast episode! Veterinary Behavior with Dr Valli Parthasarathy Many animal caregivers seek veterinary advice when their animal is showing undesired behavior. In some cases underlying health issues can be contributing to behavior problems that need to be addressed. However there may be other factors to consider that require the services of a veterinarian who specializes in behavior. Veterinary behaviorists are board certified and specially trained to advance behavioral health in many different ways. My special guest this episode is Dr. Valli Parthasarathy, PhD, DVM, DACVB. She is one of a handful of veterinary behaviorists improving animal welfare by focusing on their behavioral health. Dr Valli shares the many different disciplines involved in veterinary behavior, what types of problems she sees in practice, and some inspiring success stories. Learn what it takes to become a veterinary behaviorist and if this might be the career path for you. Link to listen in bio @barbara_heidenreich or here or listen on your favorite podcast outlets https://animaltrainingfundamentals.com/podcasts/veterinary-behavior-with-dr-valli-parthasarathy/ #veterinarymedicine #veterinarybehaviorists #vetbehavior #vetbehaviorist #animaltrainingfundamentals #animaltrainingpodcast #valliparthasarathy #synergybehaviorsolutions #barbaraheidenreich #animalbehaviorproblems #petbehaviorproblems https://www.instagram.com/p/CKPGbsuFSMe/?igshid=u41nf4zr0h3n

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Whaaaaaat?!!! We are pleasantly surprised. Our Facebook event page says 486 of you want to go to the Global Online Animal Training Summit. Better register soon to secure your spot! www.ATFGOATS.com #barkingowl #owl #australianowl #atfgoats #globalanimaltrainingsummit #virtualanimaltrainingconference #goats #animaltrainingfundamentals #barbaraheidenreich https://www.instagram.com/p/CD43BI8FS08/?igshid=s14wl35yfcmv

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New podcast episode!!Are you one of those trainers who gobbles up as much information about training as you possibly can? Do you ever question that information, or do you immediately accept it as valid? It can be challenging to know how to evaluate resources, especially if you are new to the field or when the information is presented in a manner that can make it appear to be supported by science. Certified Applied Animal Behaviorists Dr Suzanne Hetts and Dr Dan Estep give listeners insights into what it takes to be a critical thinker when evaluating resources related to animal training. Learn how to differentiate between types of publications. We also dissect how to think critically when evaluating references. You might also be surprised to discover some of the big hurdles that can prevent people from embracing the data. This episode is a great listen for the progressive animal trainer. Link to the episode in bio @barbara_heidenreich and here and also available on all your favorite podcast outlets Animal Training Fundamentals with Barbara Heidenreich https://animaltrainingfundamentals.com/podcasts/critical-thinking/ #animaltrainingpodcast #animaltraining #barbaraheidenreich #drsuzannehetts #drdanestep #criticialthinkingskills #criticalthinking #certifiedappliedanimalbehaviorist #animalbehavior #animalbehaviorsociety #evaluatingtraininginformation #progressivetraining #sciencebasedtraining #animaltrainingreferences #databasedinformation #appliedanimalbehavior #zooanimaltraining #zookeeper #AnimalTrainingFundamentals https://www.instagram.com/p/CCwaXuqFxNC/?igshid=2bwu81k35eca

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I dug deep in my files this week….one of my video clips is 18 years old….but still a super awesome shaping plan, it even won Behavior of the Year award! Join me live today at 11:00 AM Central time for another YOU be the Behavior Consultant. We will go over two different examples of how to train nebulization with different species (one mammal and one bird). These are interactive events and super fun I might add 😉 with video clips! Everything happens in the Facebook group Animal Training Fundamentals with Barbara Heidenreich Link in bio @barbara_heidenreich or here https://www.facebook.com/groups/AnimalTrainingFundamentals/ Come and get your professional development on! #livestream #animaltraining #behaviorproblem #barbaraheidenreich #behaviorconsultant #zooanimaltraining #exoticanimaltraining #zookeeper #professionaldevelopment # #birdtraining #parrottraining #nebulizationtraining #orangutantraining #medicalbehaviors #horsetraining #behavioroftheyearaward #shapingplans #animaltrainingfundamentals https://www.instagram.com/p/CAnL_rylIg5/?igshid=153keixk7pgfl

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Did you take the course Training Mammals with Social Distancing during COVID-19? Did you know members of animaltrainingfundamentals.com can earn a verifiable digital badge for completion of this course? Badges can be shared on resumes, performance evaluations, with professors, supervisors and on social media! Visit the link in the bio @barbara_heidenreich or here https://animaltrainingfundamentals.com/ and scroll down for a video to learn more about badges and professional development. #verifiabledigitalbadges #openbadges #professionaldevelopment #animaltrainingprofessionaldevelopment #socialdistancinginanimaltrainingcourse #socialdistancinganimatraining #animaltrainingfundamentals #barbaraheidenreich #animaltrainingbadge https://www.instagram.com/p/CAdNOIOF3yO/?igshid=1q17kehbkr0rf