Animal Training Academy

CLICK HERE for the podcast outline Kirstin Anderson Hansen Bio Kirstin Anderson Hansen is currently a Postdoc at the University of Southern Denmark and in cooperation with the University of Veterinary Medicine Hannover, where she trains grey seals and aquatic birds, currently cormorants and penguins to investigate the effects of underwater noise on marine life. She […] The post Kirstin Anderson Hansen – Marine animal behavior and bioacoustics team appeared first on Animal Training Academy.

CLICK HERE for the podcast outline Haylee Ellis Bio Haylee joined APOPO landmine and tuberculosis detection rats in April 2015 after receiving her Master s degree in behavioral psychology, focusing on animal detection learning and technology. She also holds a certificate in veterinary nursing, and previous research includes behavioral ethology, welfare, and human-animal interactions. She […] The post Haylee Ellis, APOPO land mind and tuberculosis detection rats Using clicker training to save lives appeared first on Animal Training Academy.

CLICK HERE for the podcast outline Emma Parson Bio Emma Parsons is currently a Canine Behavior Training Consultant for Surefire Dogs in Westborough, MA as well as owning her own business. She specializes in managing and rehabilitating the reactive and aggressive dog. She is the author of two highly popular books on this subject: Click […] The post Emma Parsons – Click to calm; Talking aggressive & reactive dogs. appeared first on Animal Training Academy.

CLICK HERE for the podcast outline Nicki Boyd Bio Nicki Boyd and is the Behavior Husbandry Manager at the San Diego Zoo. Her educational background includes graduating from Moorpark College s Exotic Animal Training and Management Program, Masa College s Animal Health Technician Program, with an Associate in Science Degree, and a Bachelor s in Business Administration from […] The post Nicki Boyd Behavior husbandry manager at San Diego Zoo I have the best job in the zoo appeared first on Animal Training Academy.

CLICK HERE for the podcast outline CLICK HERE for the Animal Training & Reseach International web page CLICK HERE to see ATR International’s behavior decision hierarchy that Dr. Zeligs mentioned in this episode Dr. Jenifer Zeligs Bio At the forefront of the animal training industry, Jenifer Zeligs, Ph.D. stands as a world renown animal behaviorist […] The post Dr. Jenifer Zeligs – “Make a connection before you give direction” appeared first on Animal Training Academy.

CLICK HERE for the podcast outline Theresa McKeon biography After more than 30 years as a national level gymnastics coach, Theresa was determined to find a way to speed up skill acquisition for her athletes while simultaneously decreasing stress and fear in the learning environment. Her search for behaviourally sound techniques, clean instructions, and the […] The post Theresa McKeon; Co-founder – TAG teach international … “Find common language through observation” appeared first on Animal Training Academy.

CLICK HERE for the podcast outline Peter Giljam Bio When Peter was a child he always knew that he wanted to work with animals, it just wasn t clear what species. His first internship was at an edutainment park in the Netherlands, where he worked with harbor seals. He did the internship twice, making his choice […] The post Peter Giljam – Animal Training director at Kolmarden Zoo … “Be creative, all the time!” appeared first on Animal Training Academy.

CLICK HERE for the podcast outline Dr. Clare Browne Bio Dr. Clare Browne is an animal behaviorist, with over 10 years experience training and working with domestic dogs. Clare completed her Ph.D. at the University of Waikato on dog training. In this research, she examined aspects of positive reinforcement and dog-human communication that influence dog […] The post Dr. Clare Browne Get your timing right … appeared first on Animal Training Academy.

CLICK HERE for the podcast outline Dr. Susan Friedman – Bio Dr. Susan Friedman is a psychology professor at Utah State University who has pioneered the application of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) to captive and companion animals. ABA, with its roots in human learning, offers a scientifically sound teaching technology and ethical standard that can […] The post Dr. Susan Friedman Behavior works/Psychology professor at Utah State University appeared first on Animal Training Academy.

CLICK HERE for the podcast outline Dr. Kate Mornement – Bio Dr. Kate Mornement is a Ph.D. qualified Applied Animal Behaviourist based in Melbourne. In 2004 Kate established her animal behavior consultancy practice; Pets Behaving Badly and has consulted pet owners experiencing behavioral difficulties with their pets ever since. Kate also works as an expert witness in dangerous […] The post Dr. Kate Mornement – Pets behaving badly appeared first on Animal Training Academy.