Dec 17, 2016
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...
Dec 5, 2016
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...
Nov 28, 2016
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...
Oct 28, 2016
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...
Oct 13, 2016
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...