Podcasts about positive reinforcement training

In this heartfelt and insight-packed episode, Hillary Hankey sits down with winter intern Levi Soucek, a wildlife rehabilitator, educator, and outreach coordinator at the Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center. Levi reflects on her transformative 12-week internship at the Avian Behavior Ranch, sharing how hands-on progressive training experiences reshaped not only her approach to ambassador bird care—but also reignited her passion for the work. We explore: What it means to truly train with positive reinforcement (beyond the buzzwords) The power of choice-based training and offering degrees of freedom Levi's “aha” moments while working with challenging birds like a Great Horned Owl and Andean Condor How foundational concepts finally clicked in real time Practical takeaways she's bringing back to her rehab center—from training strategy to team communication This episode is also a reflection on team dynamics, mentorship, emotional labor in animal care, and what it means to feel valued and connected in your work. Whether you're a rehabber, falconer, educator, or companion parrot trainer, Levi's story will leave you inspired, informed, and energized to take your own training to the next level. You, too, can become a member of the Avian Behavior Lab. Start off with a free 14 day trial with coupon code AVIAN

We continue to discuss Clicker Training in this next part of our Parrot Stars Podcast but also recap all the essential info for training in general! To cap off this initial saga of Positive Reinforcement Training, we wanted to lay it all out, point by point for ease of beginning this process. https://www.parrotstars.com/product-p/680286655424.htmSend us a textLearn more about us or shop online at parrotstars.com

Tonya Johnston, Mental Skills Coach speaks with top junior rider Taylor Cawley about her impressive medal finals successes, winning the Platinum Performance/USEF Show Jumping Talent Search Finals - East and the ASPCA Maclay National Championship, and Shawna Karrasch & Jessie Hillegas about positive reinforcement training. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services.   Host: Tonya Johnston, Visit her Website, Facebook and buy her book Inside Your Ride Guest: Taylor Cawley is a top junior rider who won the 2024 Platinum Performance/USEF Show Jumping Talent Search Finals - East , the 2024 ASPCA Maclay National Championship and the WEF Equitation Championship. Taylor rides with Stacia Madden and the team at Beacon Hill Show Stables, as well as her parents Molly and Chris Cawley. Oki D'Eclipse was her partner for the year, a horse whose only experience in the equitation ring has been with Taylor. Guests: Shawna Karrasch is a pioneer in the use of Positive Reinforcement Training with horses. Jessie Hillegas started riding traditionally as a child and continued through adulthood learning from some of the top hunter and jumper trainers in the industry and then started her own breeding and training business. Jessie and Shawna now work as partners, joining their powerful and humane behavioral training techniques that are an eye-opening experience for equine professionals, competitors, and amateurs alike. They have produced books and videos, and traveled worldwide to teach the concepts of bridge conditioning and positive reinforcement for horses.Title Sponsor: Taylor, Harris Insurance ServicesSubscribe To: The Plaid Horse MagazineSponsors: Laurel Springs School, LAURACEA, Great American Insurance Group, Purina Animal Nutrition, BoneKare, Show Strides Book Series, Good Boy, Eddie and Geoff Teall on Riding Hunters, Jumpers and Equitation: Develop a Winning Style

Traveling long distances with your parrot doesn't have to be stressful. We have moved cross country with our bird family many times. What happens if your bird hates the dark, like one of our palm cockatoos did? What about hotel stays or what supplies to bring while traveling with your parrot? What crate do you travel in? We have you covered with this guide, plus the bird food pumpkin pie story that Hillary's family still tells over 20 years later. Try out the Avian Behavior Lab with a free 14 day trial with the code AVIAN Check out our YouTube Channel for more info

Are you struggling to simply start training with your Parrot companion? Join us as we dive into the world of Parrot Training and discuss how it is essential to establish a training routine with your companion bird. We start our Positive Reinforcement Training saga off with the absolute basics so everyone in the Parrot community, whether you just took home a bird or have had one for longer than we've been alive, can feel included. Sometimes the beginning baby steps of Parrot training require almost no work at all, and we'll tell you why!   Links: https://www.parrotstars.com/product-p/680286655424.htmSend us a textLearn more about us or shop online at parrotstars.com

Training your bird for transportation isn't just an important part of education programming, it's a good life skill to have. For wildlife rehabilitation organizations, nature centers, and other small bird of prey centers, this is an essential skill that trainers rely on. For companion parrot people, this is an important behavior to trainer before it is needed in case of emergencies. This episode is an excerpt from our roadmap on Your Bird's First Education Program inside the Avian Behavior Lab. It's full of tactical advice on how to shape calm behavior for riding comfortably in a crate in a vehicle. We talk about what to do about tidbitting, why we don't use food very much to shape this behavior, and what we use to reinforce with instead. We discuss challenges with equipment and how to use context to shape the behavior. Support courses in the Avian Behavior Lab include our latest updated version of Crate Training, the roadmap, Creating a Training Program, and How to use context to shape a behavior.

Looking to the wild for answers is a common refrain among bird people when it comes to care advice, particularly nutrition. And while this concept seems well grounded in science, the actual practice is much more complex and nuanced. For parrots, we don't always know what, how, or why the eat what the eat. And when we do know, replicated the conditions and food stuffs can be impossible for those of us who have parrots in our care. We sit down with fellow science communicator Dr. Stephanie Rosenbloom who not only has a PhD in chemistry, but a keen interest in parrot nutrition. We tease apart the idea of the appeal to nature fallacy, that occurs when a person assumes that what is natural is good and true, without considering the effects of their actions on the environment. We discuss a recent post that went viral on social media about parrots eating meat and other topics about diet and further into philosophy. For more of Stephanie's talks, you can check out https://avianbehavior.thinkific.com/courses/avocet-2024  

Owls make remarkable ambassadors to highlight conservation work, but they can also make for challenging training subjects and divisive ideas in the training community. We have remade our entire Owl Ambassador Masterclass to reflect the nuances among species differences and address some of the challenging conversations around parent raised owls, rehab vs captive bred ambassadors and even falconry equipment.  To access the Raising an Owl Masterclass, check it out here: https://avianbehaviorlab.com/masterclass-owl-sales/ For a 14 day free trial of the Avian Behavior Lab, use the code AVIAN  https://avianbehaviorlab.com    

Have you tried positive reinforcement dog training before and it didn't seem to work? It might have been because positive reinforcement was not actually happening...   That's why in this episode, I dive into common challenges many dog owners face when attempting positive reinforcement training, and share practical tips to overcome them.   I emphasize the importance of avoiding punishment and intimidation, focusing instead on understanding what rewards are meaningful to the dog. You'll leave this episode understanding the benefits of positive reinforcement, including better communication and a stronger bond between you and your dog.   Tune in to learn more about: The basics of positive reinforcement Importance of using rewards such as food, toys, praise, and affection How to use management to prevent undesired behaviors What to do if your dog gets frustrated during training Practical tips for using positive reinforcement effectively   This episode is packed with practical tips that can make a real difference in your training journey. Whether you're a seasoned trainer or just starting, there's something for everyone. By focusing on positive reinforcement, you can effectively train your dog in a humane and enjoyable way.   Thank you for taking the time to help your dog become a more well-mannered mutt! Be sure to tune in to all the episodes to receive more training tips, canine wellness advice and fun activities for dogs and their owners!   If you have questions about today's episode, or if there's a topic you want to learn more about, come connect with me on Facebook and Instagram at mannersformutts. If you enjoyed this podcast, head over to Apple Podcasts and leave a review - I'd love to hear what's been helpful for you and your canine friends. Talk to you next time!   Resources mentioned in this episode: Easy Pee-sy Puppy Potty Training   Connect with Staci Lemke: Website - www.mannersformutts.com Instagram & Facebook @mannersformutts

You may have heard about Positive Reinforcement Training which is where we use treats to train our puppies rather than any force or punishment. This style of training is SO well suited to our emotionally-sensitive Cavoodles but today, I wanted to talk to you about the importance of implementing strict boundaries within your household and especially, the word NO with your new puppy. USEFUL LINKS: My Cavoodle Puppy Courses: https://www.oodleway.co/puppy-prep-puppy-train My Home Grooming Course: https://www.oodleway.co/home-groom Sign Up to my Cavoodle Waitlist! https://www.oodleway.co/river-city-puppies My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oodleway_ My TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@oodleway My YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@oodleway Email: hello@oodleway.co

https://lovewithsex.me/?p=22452   Positive reinforcement training offers a humane and effective approach to teaching your dog desired behaviors. In this blog post, we'll talk about the positive reinforcement training tips for every dog owner, whether you're a seasoned dog owner or a first-time paw parent.   #DogTrainingTips,#PositiveReinforcement, #HappyPups, #PawsitiveTraining, #GoodDogs,#TrainingTips, #WoofsToWows, #DogBehavior, #RewardBasedTraining, #HappyTails,#TrainingTechniques, #DogTricks, #PuppyLove, #TrainingSuccess, #DogObedience, #TrainingGoals, #DogBehaviorist, #TrainingWithLove, #PawsomeDogs,#TrainingTipsAndTricks, --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/antiaging-beauty-health/message

https://lovewithsex.me/?p=22014   Training your dog with love - Building a strong and positive relationship with your canine companion is at the heart of effective dog training. While various training methods exist, positive reinforcement stands out as a powerful and humane approach that emphasizes love, encouragement, and rewards.   #DogBehaviorTraining,#DogTrainingLove, #PositivePuppy, #HappyPup, #CanineCompanion, #PawsitiveReinforcement, #DogBehaviorTips, #FurryFriendTraining,#PositivePetParenting, #LoveAndTraining #GoodDoggy #PositivePaws #TrainingWithLove #HappyHound #PuppyLove #DogObedience,#PositiveTrainingMethods, #FurBabyTraining, #PawsitivelyTrained, #DogBehaviorTraining, #LoveYourPup,#DogTrainingTips,   --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/antiaging-beauty-health/message

This interview with Gail Buhl from the Minnesota Raptor Center and Partners for Wildlife is a thoughtful journey filled with raptor behavior tidbits, the evolution of operant conditioning in bird behavior management, raptor rehabilitation, imprinting and so much more. We talk about how working with rehabilitated birds of prey provides such a unique tapestry that has informed our progression as trainers to humane methods of choice based training, and Gail's owl mentors in her work with small owls. We go into depth about how providing these crucial contingencies gives our birds a language that they learn to rely on. For information about AvOCET, of which Gail is a speaker, check out our events page. The University of Minnesota Raptor Center Raptor Academy Care and Management Workshop registration is here. The How to Raise and Owl Ambassador Masterclass is here. Join the Avian Behavior Lab for a free 14 day trial with the code AVIAN to try out all of the features essential for your growth as an avian care provider.

In this episode, Marina Wenner joins me to talk about her brave and inspiring journey to start a new avenue in her business as a positive reinforcement trainer and mentor. She shares about: How it felt to sit with her online course idea and then finally decide to bring it to life Allowing herself to be multidimensional The duality that comes with running a business The power of having someone in your corner to support you and learn from their experiences Short cutting the process through learning from courses/mentorship The current iteration of her amazing 8 week immersive positive reinforcement course The impact of her lived experience and how that supported her to create an even more powerful experience for her clients How it honestly feels to be on the other side of working with her first amazing group of clients and so much more... To connect with Marina you can find her at: https://positive.horse/ https://www.instagram.com/gypsyequestrian/   To connect with me, check out: https://www.felicitydavies.com.au https://www.instagram.com/felicitydavies_/ https://www.facebook.com/felicitydavieshorsemanship    

Melissa coaches women around the globe using reward-based training concepts to create horse and human happiness. She credits a horse that was given away due to dangerous behavior under saddle and its unpredictable nature for gifting her the need to seek out clicker training mentors and horse behavior experts, who led her on the fascinating journey of positively shaping horse behavior.

In this enlightening episode, we've tailored content especially for you, the passionate animal trainer eager to refine your skills. We recognize that, despite your dedication, the path to mastering animal training can sometimes feel overwhelming, filled with complexities and challenges. That's where our expert guest, Jim Mackie, steps in. With over two decades at The Zoological Society of London (ZSL) and as their first-ever Animal Behaviour Management Officer, Jim brings a wealth of knowledge on evidence-based training techniques. He offers you a clear three-step plan in this episode: Seize learning opportunities by connecting with top-tier education bodies like BIAZA, EAZA, and the Animal Behaviour Training Council (ABTC). Emphasize quality over quantity in your training sessions, ensuring each moment is impactful and purposeful. Seek out a supportive community where you can exchange experiences, gain guidance, and grow alongside fellow trainers. With Jim's insights and this actionable approach, you're equipped to sidestep common pitfalls and embrace an ethical and effective training methodology. Dive into this episode with us, and let's help you grow your animal training skills, knowledge and confidence so that you can have your biggest possible positive impact on the lives of all the animal and human learners you work with!  Links The Animal Behaviour Training Council [ABTC] >>> https://abtc.org.uk ABTC standards >>> https://abtc.org.uk/practitioners-info/ Zoo Animal Training Symposium poster

Adele Shaw is a Certified Horse Behaviour Consultant, an endorsed trainer with the World Bitless Association, as well as an internationally recognized mentor and trainer focused on creating a positive relationship between horse and human through science-based training and care practices. This holistic approach examines the horse's environment, lifestyle, and physical and mental soundness to ensure that the horses are not simply surviving, but truly thriving in their life and relationship with their human caretakers. While training with positive reinforcement is fairly mainstream in a lot of areas of the animal training world, it's still in its infancy in the horse community. Adele's mission is to make this information accessible and achievable for the average horse owner through The Willing Equine. In this episode, we discuss misconceptions, advice, exercises, and so much more related to positive reinforcement training.

Animal care professionals stand as advocates in a world where animals and their welfare often remain misunderstood. But sometimes, even the most passionate of us can feel lost and overwhelmed, unable to understand what 'welfare' truly means to these animals. Enter Dr Jill Fernandes, our guest for today's episode. An animal welfare scientist and consultant, Dr Fernandes grew up surrounded by a diverse range of animals, which sparked her curiosity and dedication towards their welfare. She has carved a niche for herself, advocating for animals and helping us understand their needs better. She's here to solve your problem, to demystify the often challenging concept of animal welfare, and guide you through a journey of understanding and communicating with the animals. She shares with us her three unique approaches to 'ask the animals' - beginning with understanding the animal's natural history, forgetting our preconceived notions, and honing our observational skills. By applying Dr Fernandes' techniques, you'll not just understand animals better but also become a more effective advocate for their welfare and be better prepared to meet their need. Her expert insights help you break down the barriers and decipher what the animals are trying to communicate. So tune in to our latest episode, "Asking the Animals: A Guide to Animal Welfare", and let Dr Fernandes guide you through the fascinating world of animal welfare. Discover a new understanding of animals and their needs and empower yourself to make a real difference in their lives. With this new knowledge, you're not just a listener; you're a changemaker in the realm of animal welfare. Links: www.animal-centric.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/jill-fernandes-b3b22827/  

In this episode of "The Labrador Podcast," we delve into the world of training with Megan and her 18-month-old working line Labrador, Ziggy. As Ziggy is Megan's first dog, for which she is solely responsible, she shares her unique experiences and insights into training styles and methods that differ from those used with her childhood dogs. Megan's preferred training approach is positive reinforcement, which she believes fosters a stronger bond between her and Ziggy. She discusses the skills and behaviours that are most important to her and shares how training has become a fun and rewarding experience for both of them. Megan manages Ziggy's Instagram account and explains how the Instagram community has become a valuable resource for advice and encouragement. Training and caring for Ziggy has sparked an interest in Meg, so much so Megan is now pursuing a career in dog training. She reflects on how her extensive research and newfound knowledge fueled her desire for further learning in this field. Reflecting on her journey with Ziggy, Megan admits that life with her beloved Labrador has exceeded her expectations. Their profound bond and connection have enriched their lives in ways she could never have imagined. Through personal experiences, Megan candidly addresses various topics, such as crate training challenges, considerations around castration, and the pressures involved in caring for a young dog. Megan shares Ziggy's love for natural chews and recommends her favourite products, providing listeners with an ambassador code for discounts at https://www.puppychopspetshop.co.uk/ (use code ZIGGY). In closing, Megan encourages listeners who may be struggling to seek support and reminds them that they are not alone in their journey as dog owners. To stay updated with Ziggy's adventures, follow their Instagram account @ziggystardog30 Join Megan and Ziggy as they navigate the world of positive reinforcement training and celebrate the special bond they have formed along the way.

Shawna Karrasch is a pioneer in the use of Positive Reinforcement Training with horses. Her powerful and humane behavioral training techniques are an eye-opening experience for equine professionals, competitors, and amateurs alike. She has produced books and videos, and traveled worldwide to teach the concepts of bridge conditioning and positive reinforcement for horses. Shawna began her training career far outside the equestrian world, and when she was introduced to top equestrian competition, Shawna saw immediately how reward-based training could be used to engage the horse's willingness in equestrian pursuits. Shawna has worked with many equestrians, most notably, John + Beezie Madden, and helped Beezie's horse to overcome his fear of water. Listen in!

Today, we talked with Viviana, the founder of Loving Dog Training. Hope you enjoy this episode! Viviana's Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/lovingdogtrainingllc/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/lovingdogtraining/ Viviana's Website: https://www.lovingdogtraining.com/ Want to learn how to feed your dog a homemade diet? Sign up for our Homemade Diet Guide below!

Today, we talked with Viviana, the founder of Loving Dog Training. Hope you enjoy this episode! Viviana's Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/lovingdogtrainingllc/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/lovingdogtraining/ Viviana's Website: https://www.lovingdogtraining.com/ Want to learn how to feed your dog a homemade diet? Sign up for our Homemade Diet Guide below!

Dr. Erica Feuerbacher is an Associate Professor of Companion Animal Behavior and Welfare at Virginia Tech and director of the Applied Animal Behavior & Welfare Lab in the School of Animal Science. She earned her Ph.D. in Psychology at the University of Florida in the UF Canine Cognition and Behavior Lab and her Masters in Behavior Analysis at the University of North Texas in the Organization for Reinforcement Contingencies with Animals. Prior to joining Virginia Tech, she was an Assistant Professor at Carroll College in Helena, MT, where she led the canine program in which students trained foster dogs during the academic year. She has worked as a shelter behavior consultant, offered group dog training classes and private behavior consultations, and is co-founder of the Institute for Shelter Dogs. She is a Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist, a Board Certified Behavior Analyst, and a Certified Professional Dog Trainer. Her research at Virginia Tech focuses on understanding dog behavior and learning from a behavior analytic perspective, using applied behavior analysis to solve behavioral issues, and identifying interventions that improve shelter dog welfare. She has earned several awards for her behavior analytic research and her dedication to the theoretical foundations of behavior analysis. She is passionate about humane, effective animal training, and working with owners, trainers, and shelter staff to improve our interactions with animals through behavior analysis. For links visit here >>> https://atamember.com/2023/05/15/dr-erica-feuerbacher/

Nicole Pfaller-Sadovsky, PhD Bio As a long-time dog owner (since 1994) and a “Dog Trainer Certified According to Animal Welfare and Protection Legislation” (awarded by the Austrian Ministry of Health and the Messerli Research Institute, VetMed Vienna), Nicole founded her own dog training business in 2008, Happy-Fellow® Coaching & Seminars. Since then, she has worked with clients whose dogs display a wide range of problematic behaviours, such as fear-related behaviour, inter- and intraspecific aggression, or stereotypic behaviours. Additionally, to her work as a behaviourist, Nicole frequently teaches retrieving classes as a fun and stimulating activity for all dogs but also for dog-owner teams participating in retriever-specific competitions. Nicole holds a BSc (Hons) degree in Applied Animal Behaviour from University of Portsmouth (UK) and a MSc degree in Applied Behaviour Analysis from Queen's University Belfast (UK). In 2022, Nicole completed her Ph.D. in Biological Sciences with an emphasis in Behaviour Analysis at Queen's University Belfast. Currently she conducts research on canine learning, human-dog interactions, and owner training from a behaviour-analytic perspective as a Visiting Scholar affiliated with Queen's University Belfast. For links visit here >>> https://atamember.com/2023/04/10/nicole-pfaller-sadovsky-2/ 

Matt Beisner (CPDT-KA, LFDM-T), is the founder of THE ZEN DOG, and host of “Dog: Impossible” on Disney+. Matt is dedicated to humanely helping dogs and their humans learn how to better connect with one another. He believes that there are "no bad dogs", and works to support positive behaviour change rather than rely on fear, force or commands for control. “What's good for a dog is good for the world,” says Matt, who also serves as an ambassador of the Texas Humane Network. He and his wife Brooklin now live in Austin with their son, daughter, and family of once "impossible" dogs" For links visit here >>> https://atamember.com/2023/03/13/matt-beisner/

In this session of our Behavior Makeover Series, we work with a rehabilitated non-releasable raven that is showing a lot of avoidance behavior around his trainer. We create a behavior shaping plan using non-coercive negative reinforcement instead of counter conditioning or systematic desensitization to build the raven's trust. This works on all species, from parrots to eagles and mammals too. As always, follow your local and federal laws when working with native and exotic species and we do not condone rescuing wild birds without proper permits. For more bird training and behavior tips: ► Having issues with your bird not stepping up on your glove or approaching you? Take the free 7 day fearful and aggressive Challenge https://avianbehaviorlab.com/fear-and-aggressive-behavior-challenge/ ► Learn the Fundamentals Of Animal Training https://avian-behavior.org/39-2/ ►Shop our Amazon Store for bird supplies https://bit.ly/3QWjjJR  ► Join a community of passionate bird owners and learn from hundreds of hours of science and behavior based on demand courses and live trainings - FREE for 2 weeks! https://avianbehaviorlab.com Connect with Hillary on Social Media  Instagram: https://instagram.com/avianbehavior  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/avianbehavior  Podcast: https://avian-behavior.org/podcast Subscribe to Avian Behavior here: https://www.youtube.com/avianbehavior Our mission at Avian Behavior is to strengthen the connection between animals and the humans that care for them with the most progressive and positive reinforcement techniques.

In this episode I am joined by Dr Valli Fraser-Celin, an expert on human- canine relationships and positive reinforcement training advocate. In this wide ranging conversation we talk about Valli's doctoral research on human-canine conflict and relationships in Africa, how this informed her advocacy around R+ in canines and some common myths around dog behaviour. Resources:  https://www.instagram.com/thelivesofwilddogs/?hl=en https://scholar.google.ca/citations?user=F-yUFmgAAAAJ&hl=en The effects of using aversive training methods in dogs—A review https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1558787817300357

In this episode, I have a conversation with one of my former Confident Equestrian Program students, Jebranca. Together we talk about her journey with horses, including how she stumbled across positive reinforcement training. We also share some tips and lessons around using food rewards during training sessions based on our experience. If you are interested in positive reinforcement training you should totally follow Jebranca on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/inspire_by_dreams_horsemanship/  If you would like to connect with me you can do so via:  www.confidentequestrianprogram.com https://www.instagram.com/felicitydavies_/  https://www.facebook.com/felicitydavieshorsemanship  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnpWzrLLy3oZ-Ds3kSTkMZA 

Bex and her family live on a small farm in beautiful Bay of Plenty, New Zealand. Under her business Positively Together, Bex teaches humans in NZ and around the world how to inspire behaviour change in their horses and dogs. In addition, Positively Together hosts classes where youth can experience the power of positive reinforcement and see learning and communication in action, as they work hands-on with friendly trained sheep, horses, chickens, dogs, cows, pigs and more.  Bex is a KPA Certified Training Partner and has been training animals with positive reinforcement for over 20 years, with a long-standing interest in clicker training for horses. However the youth programs and multi-species focus have been growing rapidly since 2018 and have become a special passion.  Positively Together offers “Junior Animal Trainer” classes, “PupStars” classes for kids and their dogs, and a series of very popular online Zoom classes for home-schoolers.  The flagship “Next Gen Trainers” membership for tweens and teens remains the heart project, with the monthly workshops and strong community providing a safe anchor for kids during the challenging teenage years. The focus for all the youth programs is on animal welfare and trainer skills, and the underlying values of compassion, consent, confidence, resilience and respect – for animals, and for humans.  Over the years the videos of these classes posted on Positively Together social media pages have prompted enthusiastic enquiries from trainers around the world wanting advice on how to design and launch similar programs. Bex has guided many people through this process one-on-one, but  as a firm believer that, as Dr Friedman says, “All of us are smarter than one of us”, a new idea was born.  Therefore, launching in 2023 is a BRAND NEW offering from Positively Together – “Shaping the Future”.  This is a coaching collective and community where those of us who are interested in teaching kids and animals can come together to share ideas and advice, gain support, get inspired, and ultimately get started with changing the world!  If you have a special interest in this field, in any capacity, we would love you to join us. For links visit >>> https://atamember.com/2023/01/16/bex-tasker-2/

Mickella Ben Tovim has been a lifelong animal lover and horse professional currently living among 2 miniature horses, 2 ponies, a mare and 2 dogs. For the past 8 years Mickella attributes her major life change to the arrival of a Miniature horse she named Toto, together they set on a journey of exploration and magical discoveries, one that changed their lives and the other members of her equines and canine family forever. MIckella and Toto traveled and visited kindergartens and other educational programs to educate and advocate on equine welfare. Toto and Mickella originated a therapy program in a few assisted living homes for the elderly, Day care for the disabled and recently were invited to a local hospital. Today Mickella owns and operates a program called  “Compassionate Communications with Animals”, Teaching human learners to utilize and improve their observational and communication skills. By harnessing human love and empathy for animals and the passion for a connection and bond, she motivates a more compassionate outlook on Animal behavior, learning and welfare. Mickella teaches humans of all ages but specializes in teaching the practice of clicker training,  cooperative care to toddlers and young children in creative ways. Mickella was an autodidact till she joined the generously knowledgeable ATA group which helped put her and all her learners on the road to success. Mickella's biggest inspiration comes from Karolina Westlund's wonderful courses, hoping to inspire others and create more ripples through upcoming lectures, seminars and courses both frontal and online. Mickella is also an Artist, for the past years has also made custom ordered Pyrography pet portraits to support her animals. For links click here >>> https://atamember.com/2023/01/05/mickella-ben-tovim/

It's time for trainer talk! Julie Fudge Smith and Tina Spring are joined by fellow positive reinforcement trainer Susan Riley-Coyner BA, RVT, CPDT-KA, KPA CTP, to talk about the benefits of positive training, their experience as crossover trainers, and where dog training might be headed next.   For show notes, please go to: Your Family Dog

It wouldn't be a new season without a podcast episode with Heather Nelson! Our fun and funny conversation unpacking positive reinforcement training, food rewards (and how to use them safely), how to do horse care, like feet, wounds, teeth and vet visits, collaboratively with your horse to greatly reduce stress for everyone, and why it's totally ok to not have an agenda when it comes to your horses (or the rest of your life), kicks off season six of the podcast (how has it been this long already?!). This season promises to be packed with great conversations, with new guests and your faves. Thanks for coming along for the ride... Heather Nelson is known for starting from the beginning without the lines and inspiring horses through connection. She combines her background in positive reinforcement training, ground work, classical dressage, intuitive training and liberty to help horse lovers like you tap into your own innate ability to earn a big YES from your horse so you can coach your horse to develop to their highest potential in self expression and balance. Heather is sought after for her engaging workshops and demonstrations where she teaches people to access leadership and respect through creative play, which is just as out of the box as it sounds. She offers lessons in positive reinforcement and liberty training online. Find her at http://www.heathernelsonlibertytraining.com/ or on FB - Heather Nelson

Part One of my conversation with Ken Ramirez involves discussion around the advancement of positive reinforcement training and the idea of human care being 'non-natural'. Ken Ramirez is a veteran animal trainer and has practically written the book on animal training. I was so privileged to be able to speak with him - enjoy!

Cristina is a Veterinary Surgeon. Author. RCVS Advanced Practitioner in Small Animal Dermatology.  She shares with us her vast knowledge on senior dogs in respect to health issues, changes, and what to expect.This fun, casual conversation ventures into chatting about adopting mature dogs, and, well, just how great they are! I follow our chat by introducing the topic I spoke on at the Animal Behavior Society Conference 2022. You may have heard me say, multiple times, "There is no one right way to work with a dog," and in this episode I explain what I mean. Not only should the method match the reason for the behavior and the personality of the dog, but also, because of brain development in different life stages, some methods are simply more effective than others at different ages.  Find out why! Thanks for your interest, and as always, feedback and questions are welcome. Link to Cristina's book:THE NEW PET PARENT BOOK: Dog edition : Diaz-Madronero, Dr Cristina: Amazon.ca: BooksDr Cristina Diaz-Madronero PgC(SAD) MVB MRCVS | LinkedInHere is the link to my presentation at the Animal Behavior Society Conference, as referred to in the Snippet pieceABSConference1.mp4 - Google DriveFor more info on Billie Groom and Canine CBT UPWARD Dogology (@upwarddogology) • Instagram photos and videosBillie Groom | LinkedInDog Training - UPWARD Dogology | Instagram, Facebook | LinktreeHere is the link to the recent article in Psychology Today Mag by Marc Bekoff on Canine CBTDog Training: Perception, Cognition, and Emotions | Psychology TodayBuy My Book! Winner of the 2019 American Best Book Fest Award (pets/narrative/non-fiction)The Art of Urban People With Adopted and Rescued Dogs Methodology: Rescued Dogs: The Misunderstood Breed: Groom, Billie: 9781525547287: Books - Amazon.caThanks again to the musiciansJeff Mertick | FacebookDanielle Bourjeaurd | FacebookOpen Strum | FacebookBrian John Harwood | Facebook

The Problem Solving Paradigm teaches you how to manage really complex and sometimes uncontrollable variables when trying to train your bird, so you actually can realize real change.   Because let's just be honest here - trying to train new skills in a busy household or work environment is REALLY hard.  Life happens! Uncontrollable variables like family members, other trainers, and outside influences - like the mailman, construction, random crows flying above - can get in the way of your progress.   We go through three specific phases as well as how and when we apply them. Ready to solve your toughest bird behavior problems? Want a deeper dive? ►The course! For more bird training and behavior tips: ►Try out our free Bird Behavior Toolkit! Loads of videos for free! ► Take the free 5-day Go Home Challenge and teach your bird to go home voluntarily!

In this episode, I am going to discuss important details about using corrections with young puppies. This information is a companion to the past episode #56 on The Benefits of Positive Reinforcement Training.When to use correctionsWhat type of corrections should you useHow to use corrections - correct it, redirect itWhy too many corrections are not productiveHow to know when you are overcorrectingDale's dog training website is https://topgundogtraining.com/ Visit the show's website at http://puppytalkpodcast.comVisit this website http://puppytraining.dog to join our mailing list for updates on the release of my new book The Complete Puppy Training Manual. Click here to purchase my new book, The Complete Puppy Training Manual.

This episode is from an article written by Taylor Andrews for my website. You can read the entire article here https://topgundogtraining.com/blog/f/the-benefits-of-positive-reinforcement-trainingDale's dog training website is https://topgundogtraining.com/Visit the shows website at http://puppytalkpodcast.comVisit this website http://puppytraining.dog to join our mailing list for updates on the release of my new book The Complete Puppy Training Manual. Click here to purchase my new book, The Complete Puppy Training Manual.

Angelica Hesselius Bio Angelica Hesselius is an internationally renowned reward-based horse trainer with a background as an instructor in classical dressage and academic art of riding. She specializes in positive reinforcement training for balanced movement in groundwork and riding. Developing proprioception, movement and communication through systematic reward-based strategies.  Angelica has developed new strategies for creating high precision movements and low frustration from the get-go when working with food reinforcers and is passionate about sharing her knowledge. She trains horses, teaches students and coaches colleagues all over the world. Together with dutch horse trainer Do Groen, Angelica has founded the Reward Based Horse Academy with the aim to help horse people build a strong foundation using reward based training techniques. They are offering short courses and are currently working on their year-long educational program. Her current projects include Exploring Nuances with Eva Bertilsson, with lectures and courses for horse trainers and behavior geeks curious to explore and expand their training systems. Eva Bertilsson Bio Eva Bertilsson (she/her) is a behavior consultant and educator with a master's degree in behavior analysis and a passion for all things related to behavior, learning and animal welfare. She started out as a positive reinforcement dog sports trainer in the 90s and nowadays works with a wide variety of settings, helping individuals and organizations develop their practice of modern, science-based, empowering strategies for the benefit of learners of all species. Eva is a board member of the Swedish Association for Behavior Analysis and an enthusiastic disseminator of ethical practices based in behavioral science. She is a long-standing faculty member of Clicker Expo and of TAGteach, and an accredited speaker for Fear Free. Always striving to further our best practices, she hosts the Scandinavian CCC conference on Choice, Control and Communication and runs a Swedish membership group for husbandry training called Kul med Hantering (“Having fun with cooperative care”). Eva and her Carpe Momentum colleague Emelie Johnson Vegh are noteworthy influencers within reward-based training, having developed strategies and concepts such as start button behaviors, seamless training sessions and training session flow charts. Much of “E&E”‘s philosophy and approach to training is outlined in their book Agility Right From the Start, and you find them at www.carpemomentum.nu  If you are curious of Eva's most recent projects, check out the webinars she hosts on the www.abc247.wtf/online  and look into her positive reinforcement horse training collaboration with with Angelica Hesselius, www.rewardbasedartofriding.com/exploringnuances For links, visit >>> https://atamember.com/2022/08/15/exploring-nuances/

Dante Camacho Bio Dante is the founder of DanteDogWorks, he focuses on teaching other dog trainers and dog owners around the world about how to successfully train and live with dogs using positive reinforcement based training. He started his dog training career in the late 90's and was one of the first dog trainers to introduce clicker training in Brazil. Dante is an international presenter and a dog sports enthusiast,  having represented Brazil and Canada in multiple World agility competitions,  titled dogs in Rally obedience and Dock diving, taught and performed Dog Dancing for almost a decade in Canada and the US and in recent years developed an online dog training platform that offers multiple courses for his Brazilian audience. He's a teacher for the “Animal Behavior and Welfare” post grad course at the UNIRP University. Since 2020  Dante has worked as a volunteer developing training programs and training staff at the Rio Preto Zoo. To check all the links visit here -  https://atamember.com/2022/06/07/dante-camacho2/ 

Leash walks can be frustrating when dogs are pulling, putting on the brakes, or  lolly-gagging.  Should you be expected to continuously turn around, or simply allow your dog to sniff everything? Should you be expected to have decompression walks that are really only decompressing for your dog? In this ep I talk about common recommendations, from continuously turning around, standing still, to allowing your dog to sniff and decide the direction (is this a technique?).  I talk about different apparatuses designed to prevent pulling, and discuss some pros and cons of some popular ones. I make some suggestions of easy exercises to apply to gain greater focus (no, not treats or the look at me command), and provide suggestions as to how to apply these to your situation and daily life.  Leash walking is all about having the skills to communicate and provide calm, clear direction. Your dog's perception of you and the environment determines his or her behavior.NOTE - this is not a training guide. The advice is to be adjusted to your needs and specific situation, and dog. NOTE - for dogs over six months of age For more links to social media, interviews, and press releases, pls visit my website.Upward DogologyBillie Groom | LinkedInUPWARD Dogology (@upwarddogology) • Instagram photos and videosUpward Dogology | FacebookBillie Groom with a rescue | LinktreeBuy My Book! Winner of the 2019 American Best Book Fest Award (pets/narrative/non-fiction)The Art of Urban People With Adopted and Rescued Dogs Methodology: Rescued Dogs: The Misunderstood Breed: Groom, Billie: 9781525547287: Books - Amazon.caThanks again to the musiciansJeff Mertick | FacebookDanielle Bourjeaurd | FacebookOpen Strum | FacebookBrian John Harwood | FacebookNOTE: This ep is not a step by step training guide. The suggestions are simply to introduce a new approach. The specific application varies. UPWARD Dogology or Billie are not responsible for the application of the exercises. 

Megan Arey, AAS, CPDT-KA, CGC Evaluator Owner & Trainer talks today about the Lima Hierarchy!  Have you ever heard of it before?  Well, most people haven't.  According to the CCPDT website, “LIMA describes a trainer or behavior consultant who uses the least intrusive, minimally aversive strategy out of a set of humane and effective tactics likely to succeed in achieving a training or behavior change objective. LIMA adherence also requires consultants to be adequately educated and skilled in order to ensure that the least intrusive and aversive procedure is used.” So come join Megan today as she teaches you her approach to training and deep dives into each level of the pyramid to give you real-life examples and how to help your dog achieve the desired behavior by giving them alternative skills to respond appropriately in all situations. We discuss topics such as: What is the Lima Hierarchy? Are you positive? How does changing your approach benefit your dogs' behavior? Where to start on the pyramid and why it's important What do nutrition, wellness, and medical issues have to do with training? The next tier…how the environment can affect behavior and what we can do to manage it My favorite! Positive Reinforcement Training! Help with differential reinforcement The difference between negative reinforcement and negative punishment Positive punishment and why it should not be used Why the pyramid is helpful in preventing learned helplessness Resources and Links: Visit our Inspire K-9's website & see the most up-to-date class schedules. Join our Inspire K-9's Facebook group today!  We'd love to have you! Learn more about the Lima Hierarchy here! Miss Behavior Training: Visit their website here.  

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Let's welcome Dr. Kirstin Anderson Hansen for today's podcast as she takes us on an exciting life journey through her experiences in animal training and bioacoustics of marine animals. As a 13-year-old, Kirsten encountered her first surreal sighting of swimming killer whales whilst journeying on a bike on the San Juan islands off the coast of Washington State. This set the course as a marine biologist for this Colorado girl, starting from high school to post-doctorate. Kirstin shares how operant conditioning for communicating with animals is all about, “Teaching animals to be comfortable in the world that they live in!” She explains that training animals in co-operating for their own wellbeing is a priority. It helps showcase the animal's natural behaviours and individual personalities for public education, she believes. Although her MSc was related to bioacoustics of mimicry in beluga whales, her PhD involved training a great cormorant named Loke, taking part in an underwater behavioural hearing test to prove birds could hear underwater. The highlight was that against all popular beliefs at the time, Loke was trained with only positive reinforcement to voluntarily take part in the study. Kirstin made it a fun, interesting, challenging and motivating problem-solving task for him. Kirstin reveals more goodies about Loke and auditory brain responses of wild puffins in the form of brain waves. She stresses the importance of the collaboration between animal welfare scientists, researchers, and animal care personnel for prioritizing positive welfare of research animals. Kirstin shares more regarding training for husbandry to reduce stress by providing the animal with choice and control to stay in, or leave the task. She expresses that positive reinforcement training of stereotypic, inactive, or subdued animals in zoos, can increase their natural behaviours, behavioural diversity, enclosure use, and social activity. The cherry on the cake, she laughs, is that the guests will stay longer this way which means more funds for zoos. She divulges how this culminated into an animal training course for DAZA, and the challenges she faced in establishing the same for EAZA later on. The most important message that Kirstin brings is that in operant conditioning, as opposed to the common misconception, the operator is not the trainer but the animal. The animal chooses to act or not, while the trainer is responsible for the animal's comfort, understanding, and motivation to choose to do the task or tweak the environment if it chooses not to. To support her argument, Kirstin concludes with an eye-opening story, her experience with a grey seal she was training, that will leave you awestruck at this yet another multifaceted human-animal bond. Learn more about the behavioural hearing test in great cormorants HERE Learn more about auditory brain response research in wild puffins HERE Learn more about training animals for husbandry to reduce stress HERE Learn more about Dr Kirstin's work HERE Become a member of PAWS now HERE

You've probably heard of positive reinforcement training or “clicker training” in the context of dog training, but what about for horses? Over the years, the use of positive reinforcement in the equestrian world has drawn attention and interest, but most of us are still unaware of exactly how this training works, and how it can fit into our own training and riding journeys.  There's actually a lot of science backing this type of training, and it's used to train countless species of animals in a way that promotes happy, feel-good hormones and in turn, lower levels of fear and anxiety in the training process. So, is it time we see more of this training in the horse world?  Shawna Karrasch is a pioneer in the use of positive reinforcement training in horses after extensive experience researching and practicing the training with marine mammals. She has now helped countless horses and riders reframe their training by helping riders and trainers understand the science behind R+ raining, and perhaps most notably helped Beezie Madden's ride, Judgement ISF, overcome his fear of the water jump.  In this episode, Shawna and host Caroline Culbertson (@caroline.culbertson) discuss: They discuss:  The two major components of positive reinforcement training: the brain and body Why R+ training can elicit an eye roll from some trainers in the industry, and where the negative stereotypes come from How you can borrow the essence of this training in a way that works for you How the training can work in the most competitive realms of horse sport 

Horsemanship Breakthroughs Podcast Episode 24 ⁠⁠ An Interview with Shawna Karrasch    "Training Should Be Fun For You AND Your Horse!”   Shawna is a pioneer in the use of Positive Reinforcement Training with horses. Her powerful and humane behavioral training techniques are an eye-opening experience for equine professionals, competitors, and amateurs alike. She has produced books and videos, and traveled worldwide to teach the concepts of bridge conditioning and positive reinforcement for horses. Shawna's infectious enthusiasm, sense of humor, years of training experience and rapport with animals and humans makes her one of the finest positive-reinforcement trainers in North America. ⁠⁠

This podcast is dedicated to Else Poulsen (1955 to 2016) “Bears just do things for Bear reasons” Jay Pratte is the Director of Animal Care, Conservation and Education at the Utica Zoo in the state of New York, USA. Jay shares with us how his interest in animal behaviour initiated in Waterton Park whilst on a high school camping trip. While exploring the environment, Jay walked upon a doe. He approached her slowly with grass, observing her body language and adjusting himself to reduce the chance of her running. Although his father found it confusing, Jay thought this way of behaving was normal and thus carried it with him with his training. Jays' family expected him to be a lawyer due to his high grades. Consequently, he studied environmental law at Alberta University. He explained that by chance a friend told him about big cats which were housed outside the city in a roadside zoo, whereby Jay proceeded to volunteer there, shortly followed by employment. During his employment, he further observed that human behaviours cause animals to adjust their behaviours accordingly. As such, Jay changed his studies to behavioural psychology and zoology. From this Jay trained animals for the film industry, then moved to Dallas Zoo working in the ExxonMobil Tiger habitat managing their training programmes. What Jay learnt here, he transferred to his job working with Giant Pandas at Zoo Atlanta, China. Jay talks about his current effort in shutting down facilities with poor animal welfare alongside groups such as USDA, PETA and HSUS. This starts with a request to change but frequently ends with litigation. Jay references a couple of facilities in which he helped shut down including Wildlife in Need after observations of bear cub abuse. Jay explained how he entered the zoo world. He described how initially he thought being a vet was the only option. However, following a shadow day at a vet whilst in high school, he determined experiencing the emotional pain of euthanising animals was not a viable career choice for him. Yet, volunteering at the roadside zoo enlightened him on other possibilities. Jay highlights this as a career choice of passion, with not much money. He recommends volunteering to discover if certain careers are for you. Jay explains his role at Utica Zoo makes him feel valued and make an impact in the lives of both humans and animals by taking the zoo to the next step. Additionally, he appreciates the zoo's position within the local community and how valued it is, in return, Jay helped the local community through many activities including helping students. Jay then described how he and Else Polsen met at Zoo Atlantica, however, when he moved on, they lost contact. A few years later Else reached out, asking for Jay to do a training session at her conference. During which, they discussed an idea, developing a non-profit group to protect bears and improve their welfare- this is the birth of the Bear Care Group. Jay remembers Else, describing her as a mentor, good friend and crucial member of the team. He depicted her as a force to be reckoned with. Else was known to help anyway, no matter what their background or situation is, if they wanted to help the bears, she was there. It was this that taught Jay to be open in his work to promote positive change. Jay and Sabrina then discuss the importance of a complementary team, which each bring their skillset and perspectives to reduce confirmation bias and promote change. He described learning so much from her, however, their time was cut short when Else got cancer and passed away. Jay continues to run the Bear Care Group in the way Else would. Jay highlighted how people can support the group, whether it's a donation, interacting with the social media page or attending a talk. If you want to help bears, any input is critical. Jay concludes by quoting “Oh, you made contact!” a line spoken by Jamie Lee Curtis in a movie called Fierce Creatures. Jay says that line makes him think of connection, it is this connection that keeps his passion going. Jay then reminisces about a training session he did at Romania Zoo, whereby he trained a previously untrained Brown bear he nicknamed “Borscht”. Jay said that the fact that Borscht came out of hiding, taught to target, open his mouth on command and stand up fully, all within half an hour, thus demonstrating the power of positive reinforcement. Learn about the Bear Care Group HERE Learn more about you could support the Bear Care Group HERE Find out more about Jay Pratte HERE Learn more about Else Poulsen HERE Become a member of PAWS HERE

Welcome to the Who's Training Who podcast!  We strive to help you have a better relationship with your dog and any dog you meet.  We will talk about training, behavior, have guests who are doing cool things with dogs or helping dogs.   In this episode Ali and Tom talk about:• Themselves and how they got into working with dogs  • What Positive reinforcement training is and what a balanced trainer is• Event Marker Training• Muzzles• Click here for a great article about muzzles and how to train your dog with them • How to teach your dog how to not pull on the leashIf you like what we are doing, please subscribe!  If you want us to talk about any issue, topic, or just say hi! email us at info@waggytails.petJoin our Who's Training Who Facebook Group! Click hereAli - I Got This Sit, LLCWebFacebookTom - Waggy TailsWebFacebookInstagram  

Timing is key in effective dog training. When we say timing we mean the second we mark the behavior we are looking for so our puppy understands exactly what they did to earn a reward. In this episode, Amy teaches you why timing matters, what good timing looks like and how to improve your own timing so your dog learns more quickly.Support the show (http://www.baxterandbella.com/learn-more)

Two very important behaviors every puppy should learn are drop it and leave it. What do they mean, when do we use them and how do we start training our puppy to do them? Find out on today's episode. Support the show (http://www.baxterandbella.com/learn-more)

A key in dog training is to quickly transition from luring your puppy to rewarding your puppy. What does that mean? Learn how to effectively use food as a motivator in dog training without getting your puppy hooked on it. We want him to perform even when we don't have food. How do we do that? Have a listen.Support the show (http://www.baxterandbella.com/learn-more)