Oct 29, 2023
Dogs have been by humans' side for centuries, often showcasing their protective instincts. But will all dogs truly protect their owners? Dive into the factors that shape this behavior, from breed and training to individual experiences.
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Dogs have been by humans' side for centuries, often showcasing their protective instincts. But will all dogs truly protect their owners? Dive into the factors that shape this behavior, from breed and training to individual experiences.
It is my pleasure to share that my article on the Constructional Approach to Addressing Fear Responses and Aggressive Behavior is available in the latest issue of the Animal Keeper’s Form (American Association of Zoo Keepers, Inc publication.) It features an overview of how to apply the procedure. It also includes examples of success stories with many different species. However, my favorite part is the discussion of the behavior science and why this procedure is one we need to consider to improve animal welfare. https://aazk.org/ #constructionalapproach #fearresponses #aggressivebehavior #functionbasedintervention #animaltraining #behaviorproblems #AAZK #Animalkeepersforum #noncoercive #negativereinforcement #animalkeeperpublication #animaltrainingarticle #behaviorscience #appliedbehavioranalysis #barbaraheidenreich #exoticanimaltraining https://www.instagram.com/p/CU-jVcVF-Sr/?utm_medium=tumblr
Family and friends can be key to helping end domestic violence, study suggests
Krista M. Chronister, University of Oregon The COVID-19 pandemic and strategies to prevent its spread, such as self-quarantine and travel restrictions, have isolated families and intensified conditions that place people at greater risk for domestic violence. Reports of domestic violence are increasing around the world. Domestic violence is harm inflicted by a romantic partner in the form of psychological, physical and sexual abuse, stalking, and economic and spiritual abuse. This violence disproportionately affects women and girls around the world. In the United States, one in four women and one in seven men experience domestic violence during their lifetime. Victims usually turn to informal support resources like family and friends first to share their experiences and get support. Members in victims’ social networks are in a position to help in ways that social service and health care providers may not be. In fact, women seek formal support resources, like social services and police, far less frequently than they reach out to family and friends. Ethnic minority and immigrant women seek formal support resources even less than white women. Family and friends, therefore, can have a powerful impact. Victims who receive support from people they are closest to experience less future violence, injury, suicide, depression, and other negative health outcomes. Engaging and supporting family and friends in the prevention of domestic violence has never been more important. Read the full article
Even in these weird circumstances, time seems to be flying. It looks like I over shot the deadline for access to the free webinar on Using the Constructional Approach to Address Extreme Fear Responses and Aggressive Behavior. I will keep it open another two days (until April 20th) , but then it will only be available in the super cool online education progam AnimalTrainingFundamentals.com 😊Get access now link in bio or here https://animaltrainingfundamentals.com/live-events/postwebinar/ #fearresponses #aggressivebehavior #freewebinar #constructionalapproach #barbaraheidenreich #animaltrainingfundamentals #zooanimaltraining https://www.instagram.com/p/B_IYhZblPBO/?igshid=1qgfdzjguzir5
OK guys, I have to say the Live Webinar on The Constructional Approach to Addressing Extreme Fear Responses and Aggressive Behavior was a hit. Here is what the participants had to say….. “Great presentation!” “This was amazing!” “I love seeing videos like that! So amazing how quickly it can work.” “I can’t wait to try this with the warthogs at work!” “Great presentation! Thank you so much! This protocol deserves to be known more!” “Thanks a lot for that online course! It gave me some more ideas :-)” “Thanks a lot. It gave me new insights to experience.” “Beautiful work!” “So many ideas!” Guess what? I am making the recording available for two weeks for those of you who missed it! Visit the link in bio @barbara_heidenreich and fill out the form to get access. Or visit this link https://animaltrainingfundamentals.com/live-events/postwebinar/ You also get to download the paper that goes with the presentation!! #constructionalapproach #webinarrecording #fearresponses #aggressivebehavior #animaltraining #exoticanimaltraining #zooanimaltraining #barbaraheidenreich #problemsolving #behaviorproblems https://www.instagram.com/p/B-PmGN8l-b5/?igshid=1ajzdmb8m88k5
Always a privilege to speak at the Art and Science of Animal Training Conference. Look at this panel! The amazing students and hosts who make it happen are doing incredible work to change the world. I am still buzzing with ideas that are already impacting the way I think about training as well as improve my application. In fact, I probably just had one of my best training sessions to date using CAT (the subject of my presentation) on a super flighty herd of antelope. The transformation was pretty remarkable. I was hoping to share this at the recently canceled ABMA conference. I am working on some other options. Stay tuned!! #ASAT2020 #CAT #ConstructionalApproach #fearresponses #aggressivebehavior #zooanimaltraining #exoticanimaltraining https://www.instagram.com/p/B9ubdWJFr2j/?igshid=1wl7arkjqy1x9
Do you work with an animal that seems “hangry”? Even if the animal is healthy and gets a plentiful diet? Animals can learn to present undesired behaviors when anticipating food, if it gets reinforced. We can also teach them to present good behaviors in order to acquire food. My latest course in the online education program www.animaltrainingfundamentals.com covers how this problem behavior happens and a variety of strategies you can use to address this. This clip shows the before, during and after of applying some of these protocols. You can get access to all the courses for just $1 for 10 days. Pick a membership option and enter the code TRY10DAYS. (Please note the bear in this video had been declawed prior to coming to the zoo – it was rescued from a traditional eastern European circus. The keeper is not in danger interacting with his paw) #aggressivebehavior #foodaggresion #undersiredbehavior #pigtraining #beartraining #liontraining https://www.instagram.com/p/B3x2x9Rll87/?igshid=125au9r91s813
Look at this grumpy Gus! How do I get a Cape buffalo to go from aggressive to gentle giant in one training session? It’s not just about bananas. There are a number of factors that contribute to increasing his calm and relaxed behavior. I will be going over all of them at the Exotic Solutions to Exotic Animal Behavior Problems at Warsaw Zoo Sunday September 29, 2019. Animal training demos too! Visit this link for more information. https://ethoplanet.com/en/kursy/seminar-with-barbara-heidenreich/ #capebuffalo #capebuffalotraining #aggressivebehavior #behaviorproblems #animaltrainingworkshop #warsawzoo https://www.instagram.com/p/B2yFAbHl3NW/?igshid=1biq1k4wjkyak