Animal Training Academy

* 4:06 - Steve talks about when he first learned about positive reinforcement training and shares some stories from that time. * 8:45 – Steve shares about learning to give the animal a voice by being a student of body language and his move to becoming “the partner of the bird”. * 12:43 – Ryan asks Steve to share with the listeners how they might become better observers of behavior. * 16:15 – Steve talks about his process in building high trust accounts with people to give them feedback in order to help them improve their training. * 29:38 – Ryan asks Steve to talk about something he heard him say years ago “I don’t aim to be the smartest person in the room.” * 34:47 - Steve talks about how meeting Dr. Susan Friedman has impacted his life. * 40:13 – Steve talks about his work consulting at zoos, his work travelling to observe natural behavior, and his new work moving into the world of virtual consulting. * 44:04 – New learning opportunities through NEI TEC are discussed and can be found by visiting https://naturalencounters.com/. * 50:17 – Inspiring caring that leads to conservation action is discussed. * 59:47 - Steve discusses what he would like to see happen in the next 5-10 years in the world of positive reinforcement animal training.

* 3:34 – Lili shares about when she first learned about positive reinforcement animal training, including a story about her dog Boogie. * 10:39 – Lili talks about Boogie and some things she has learned from him. * 12:14 – Illustrating dog body language has become a bit of an obsession for Lili. * 18:46 – Ryan asks Lili to share about reaching out to Sophia Yin to collaborate. * 27:21 – Lili uses art to make language about positive reinforcement training accessible to the public. * 33:22- The importance of cuteness and simplicity as key components of Lili’s artwork is discussed. * 36:40 – Ryan asks Lili to talk about her process in developing her animal body language illustrations. * 41:38 – Lili talks about working with Sarah Owings to develop the “How to Fill Your Dog’s Emotional Cup” infographic. * 47:33 – Ryan asks Lili what she means when she says that “she hasn’t even got started yet”. * 50:24 – Lili talks about what she would like to see in the next 5-10 years in the animal training community.

* 3:44 – Greg talks about getting started in the field of Behavior Analysis. * 9:13 – Greg shares about some pivotal moments in his career. * 14:17 – About Greg's company - FTF Behavior - and the work that they do. * 22:15 – Greg tells people they can visit www.practicalfunctionalassessment.com and go to the “Implementation Assistance” tab to find information about how to improve sleep. * 23:54 – Ryan asks Greg to share important considerations he makes when teaching clients about Behavior Analysis. * 28:25 - Greg explains the term televisibility. * 37:50 – Greg talks a little about schedules of reinforcement and choice. * 42:34 – Five big ideas Greg would like to share with animal trainers. * 42:37 – The big idea that ... “All our procedures are derived from our priorities.” * 48:53 – Greg talks about his priorities of safety, televisibility and rapport. * 50:13 – Greg talks about holism. * 1:00 – “Shaping from joy and shaping from freedom.” * 1:09 – The use of intermittent and unpredictable reinforcement is discussed. * 1:15 – Greg tells people they can find the apps he talked about by going to the “Implementation Assistance” tab at www.practicalfunctionalassessment.com * 1:21 – Ryan asks Greg what he would like to see happen over the next 5–10 years in the world of Behavior Analysis.

* 5:22 – Ken discusses some of the changes that he and KPA have had to make as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic [including changes to the Karen Pryor Professional dog training certification]. * 16:57 – Ryan asks Ken to share what message he can give to trainers who are currently struggling. * 31:14 – Ryan asks Ken if he can share some thoughts on how trainers may best serve others during this time. * 39:30 – Ken shares about a time he felt vulnerable but still had courage to move forward. * 50:57 – Ken's offerings for others about how to push through during vulnerable times. * 53:35 – Ryan asks Ken to share his thoughts on the following question from ATA member Bex Tasker: “Do you significantly adjust your approach based on the species you are work with, and if so, what are some of the main considerations you think are important for trainers to take into account?”

* 3:37 – Vidhya talks about when she first learned about positive reinforcement training and shares some stories from that time. * 11:04 – Ryan asks Vidhya to talk about how she processes it when she sees others using aversives in animal training. * 14:40 – Vidhya talks about the need for more widely available education about what can be done with positive reinforcement. * 20:43 – Vidhya talks about the questions she asks herself related to her training. * 35:07 – Ryan asks Vidhya what skills are required in concept training. * 39:40 – Vidhya talks about how to get started in concept training. * 47:49 – Vidhya tells the story of when she decided she wanted to teach concepts. * 1:01 – Vidhya talks about what she would like to see happen in the next 5-10 years in the animal training world.

* 3:38 – Marjie talks about how she became a dog trainer and shares some stories from that time. * 20:13 – Marjie discusses how her approach to learning has helped her as the Executive Director of the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC). * 24:50 – Ryan asks Marjie to talk a bit about what she means by some people viewing the use or non/use of certain tools in training as a religion. * 30:11 – Marjie talks about the importance of accountability and collaboration in the field. * 33:11 – The need for regulation in the industry is discussed. * 35:36 - Marjie and Ryan talk about the potential benefits or harm of the use of the word “tribe”. * 38:38 – Ryan asks Marjie if she thinks that people have a desire to belong to something and how we can satisfy that desire to people, while being inclusive. * 51:12 – Marjie shares five important lessons she has learned that have helped her achieve success with the IAABC. * 51:38 – 1.) “Never select ‘reply all’ by mistake.” * 51:47 –  2.) “Be something people can move toward, rather than huddling against together”. * 52:10 –  3.) “Fight for what’s right over what is popular”. * 52:28 – 4.) “The internet will kill me someday”. * 52:34 – 5.) “Most people are great.” * 53:37 - Marjie talks about the “Lemonade Conference” which is being done in collaboration between the IAABC and Fenzi Dog Sports Academy. * 57:15 – “The Pandemic Handbook” and “The Dog Trainer’s Handbook” will soon be available on the IAABC website . * 1:02 – Marjie talks about what she would like to see happen in the next 5-10 years in the animal training world.

1:30 – Ryan introduces Nicolette. 3:45 – Nicolette talks about her positive reinforcement journey and some of the first animals she trained. 6:13 – Nicolette shares some memories from her time in the Exotic Training and Animal Management Program at Moorpark College. 8:55 – A little about Nicolette’s time working with the Navy and how and why she ultimately decided to follow her curiosity to graduate school. 14:40 – Ryan asks Nicolette how she is able to turn her curiosity into action. 33:40 – Nicolette talks about her working using Community Based Social Marketing (CBSM) model to improve environmental programs. 41:22 – Similarities between CBSM and ABA are discussed. 1:02: Nicolette talks about what she wants to see happen in the behavior science world in the next 5-10 years. 1:06 – To find out more about what Nicolette is currently doing, visit www.action3630.com .  To find out more about CBSM visit www.cbsm.com . People can email Nicolette directly at canzoneri@actionresearch-inc.com 1:07 – Ryan thanks Nicolette for coming on the show. 1:08 - Ryan directs people to www.animaltrainingacademy.com to find out more about ATA including membership.

1:27 – Ryan introduces Bryan. 3:35 – Bryan talks about Aubrey Daniels International. 7:07 – Bryan’s journey to behavioral analysis and work with organizations and businesses is discussed. 14:36 – Ryan asks Bryan if he always knew he wanted to work in Organizational Behavioral Management. 17:37 – Bryan talks about what he thinks his wife might say it is like to be married to someone who works in the field of behavioral science. 20:00 – “A day in the life of Bryan.” 24:09 – Bryan explains why they always teach organizational leaders about the science. 28:13 – Ryan shares a favorite story about teaching someone about the science of behavior. 31:32 - Find out more about Bryan and his work at Aubrey Daniels International at https://www.aubreydaniels.com/ or find him on LinkedIn. 34:28 – Bryan talks about what animal trainers are already doing really well that others could learn from beginning with embracing “the rat is always right” thinking. 40:25 – Bryan notes that animal trainers already do extremely well relying on positive reinforcement. 51:19 – The importance of precision of reinforcement delivery is discussed. 56:15 – Bryan says animal trainers use shaping and chaining better than most. 58:40 - Five things we can learn from Bryan’s work with organizations to be better animal trainers. 58:45 – Start by building relationships. 1:01 – Deliver reinforcement to human learners immediately or describe the behavior well enough so that the person knows what to repeat. 1:02 – When you coach behaviors, start with only one or two at a time and apply the concept of shaping. 1:04 – Develop a plan and collect data. 1:05 – In most organizations today, there is a lack of positive reinforcement. 1:10 – Bryan talks about what he hopes to see transpire with behavior science in the next 5-10 years. 1:12 – Bryan reminds everyone they can find out more about him at https://www.aubreydaniels.com/. 1:13 – Ryan thanks Bryan for coming on the show. 1:14 - Ryan directs people to www.animaltrainingacademy.com to find out more about ATA including membership.

* 3:56 – Leslie talks about where she first learned about positive reinforcement training and shares some stories from that time. * 7:40 – Ryan asks Leslie what she brought with her from her time as a swimmer that has helped her in dog training. * 9:43 – Leslie talks about her introduction to behaviorism through reading Dr. Nicholas Dodman’s book. * 10:52 – Leslie talks about her dog Tundra and some of the things she learned from Tundra’s challenges with other dogs. * 14:30 – Leslie talks about how she got started in the world of sports medicine. * 16:13 – Ryan asks what a general job description for a sports medicine specialist is. * 24:21 – Leslie talks about how one might become a sports medicine veterinarian. * 28:53 – Find out more about Leslie’s work at the Sound Veterinary Rehab Clinic at www.soundvetrehab.com and find out more about the online classes Leslie teaches at www.thetotalcanine.net and on Facebook under The Total Canine. * 32:19 – Leslie talks about the importance of an exercise plan for both dog sport people, and average pet dog owners. * 46:00 – Leslie shares some suggestions for people who are just getting started with fitness training. * 49:33 – Leslie talks about what developing fitness plans is like for sports dog people. * 57:00 – Leslie talks about the concept of “drive” and how sometimes what we are labeling as drive is actually another challenge. * 1:05 – Ryan asks Leslie to take us into the future and talk about what she wants to see happen in the next five to ten years in the veterinary world and positive reinforcement training world.

* 3:05 - Colleen and Ryan talk about burn out and the high rates of it out among pet care professionals. * 6:40 – Ryan asks Colleen about compassion fatigue. * 8:40 – Ryan asks Colleen to share her story - beginning with where she learned about positive reinforcement training. * 27:35 – Colleen talks about when she began making the shift from training to diving into positive psychology. * 30:08 – Colleen talks about her current work helping pet professionals to develop stronger resilience, learn to manage their stress, and find more joy. * 31:30 – Find out more about what Colleen is doing including her work with “Unleashed Resilience” at www.colleenpelar.com  * 32:00 – Colleen offers a working definition of resilience. * 34:50 – Colleen explains what “comparingitis” is, why we need to be aware of it, and what we can do about it. * 43:00 – Ryan and Colleen talk about the importance of the use of language in framing things. * 50:10 – Colleen talks about the importance of developing quality questions. * 53:22 – Ryan and Colleen revisit how to deal with “comparingitis”. * 1:02 – What would Colleen like to see happen in the next 5-10 years in the area of mental health and the animal training world? * 1:05 – Colleen talks about Unleashed Resilience and tells people they can find out more about what she is doing at www.colleenpelar.com