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Animal training plans, components that make a great one
Read More: Animal training plans, components that make a great oneIf you haven’t already, check out my first blog about animal training plans linked below! Components of Animal Training Plans Identify who is training and who you will train Identify what you will train Identify where you will train Identify when you will train Identify any potential safety concerns Identify clear criteria Identify the desired…
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Animal training plans, to make or not to make
Read More: Animal training plans, to make or not to makeWhat is a training plan? If you have been training animals for any length of time, you have likely heard of a training plan. Simply put, a training plan is a written document outlining how you will train a specific behavior. Training plans are used by nearly all types of animal trainers, from professional dog…
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The Difficulty Defining Animal Enrichment and How to Overcome
Read More: The Difficulty Defining Animal Enrichment and How to OvercomeIf you’ve ever visited a zoo, you have probably learned about enrichment. You might have heard someone talking about it, read a sign describing it, or seen it displayed in animal habitats. While the term seems simple, it can be hard to define. Enrichment has become a commonly used but often undefined word within the…
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What if I see animals exhibited in poor conditions?
Read More: What if I see animals exhibited in poor conditions?I believe one of the best things to improve animal welfare is to share relevant and understandable information with people. Unfortunately, many zoos struggle with this as it’s so easy for them to become inwardly focused and disconnected. Understandably, zoos are set up more for guests to be spectators than connected participants. This widens the…
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How To Make Your Zoo Trip More Educational For Kids
Read More: How To Make Your Zoo Trip More Educational For KidsIdeas and tips to help you make your next zoo trip more educational for kids.
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Traits That Make A Great Zookeeper
Read More: Traits That Make A Great ZookeeperIn honor of National Zookeeper Week, I want to share the traits of a great zookeeper. It’s easy to think zookeepers live an easy life, cuddling cute animals and playing with exotic animals. But being a zookeeper can be a challenging career. There are demands to operate at a high level because little mistakes can…
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Top Four Reasons To Be Training Your Animals
Read More: Top Four Reasons To Be Training Your AnimalsWith most things in life, laying a strong foundation is crucial for long-term success! Unfortunately, many of us are tempted to take the easy road and skip laying these foundations. An important step is overlooked by jumping right into the principles, theory, and application of how to train animals. There is a very foundational question that…
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Animal training plans, components that make a great one
If you haven’t already, check out my first blog about animal training plans linked below! Components of Animal Training Plans Identify who is training and who you will train Identify what you will train Identify where you will train Identify when you will train Identify any potential safety concerns Identify clear criteria Identify the desired…
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Animal training plans, to make or not to make
What is a training plan? If you have been training animals for any length of time, you have likely heard of a training plan. Simply put, a training plan is a written document outlining how you will train a specific behavior. Training plans are used by nearly all types of animal trainers, from professional dog…
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The Difficulty Defining Animal Enrichment and How to Overcome
If you’ve ever visited a zoo, you have probably learned about enrichment. You might have heard someone talking about it, read a sign describing it, or seen it displayed in animal habitats. While the term seems simple, it can be hard to define. Enrichment has become a commonly used but often undefined word within the…
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