Animal Training Essentials Date: July 22-23, 2023 - Saturday and Sunday lemurs What you will learn in this workshop: • Teaching body targets for cooperative care • Exploring and teaching the four quadrants of behavior through training • Teaching stations for cooperative care and veterinary exams • Using targets for stationing and movement • Identifying […]
What you will learn in this workshop: • Problem-solving training – challenges presented for the attendee to train and work through • Working with behaviors Lara is currently training • Group problem-solving discussions and implementations • And more! Must have a thorough knowledge and implementation experience with the four quadrants of behavior, experience in teaching […]
Join us for an immersive, exciting, eye-opening two-day journey into the world of parrot enrichment! Enrichment to improve welfare and incorporate change through science is our specialty. Discover the art and science of creating a mentally and physically stimulating environment that promotes the well-being and happiness of our feathered companions of all sizes and skill […]
Join us again, this year, for a very special Parrot Festival as we celebrate our 25th year! Parrot Festival is an annual gathering of parrot enthusiasts for education and celebration. It is the major Education Conference and Fundraiser for the organization and the proceeds sustain us through out the year in our educational and parrot re-homing […]
Mark your calendars now!! We have a very special guest, podcast speaker I KNOW DINO? THE BIG DINOSAUR PODCAST joining us!! Mark your calendars now for this special episode of our weekly live streamed episode of Coffee with the Critters on The Animal Behavior Center’s Facebook page and YouTube channel. Garret and Sabrina are a husband […]
Join us for an immersive, exciting, eye-opening two-day journey into the world of parrot enrichment! Enrichment to improve welfare and incorporate change through science is our specialty. Discover the art and science of creating a mentally and physically stimulating environment that promotes the well-being of parrots of all sizes and skill levels. Bring us your […]
Due to quickly selling out, popular demand, and positive feedback from attendees last year, this workshop is being offered again this year. Seating capacity is limited to ten working spots due to personalized attention and attendees working with the birds. This training workshop is for you if: you already have a basic understanding of positive […]
Lara Joseph from The Animal Behavior Center will to presenting at the Zoological Association of America's Annual Conference, the premier event for zoo and aquarium professionals nationwide. The conference stands as one of the largest and most comprehensive gatherings of its kind, offering unparalleled opportunities for learning, networking, and discovery. Attendees of the ZAA Annual […]
Ready for two full days of diving into the world of Applied Animal Behavior & Training working with numerous species of animals? This Immersive Weekend is for you!Hurry, only 5 interactive learning spots available.Retreat led by Lara JosephProfessional Animal Behavior Consultant & Trainer Member of:Zoo associations • Immerse Yourself in Hands-On Training: Gain practical experience […]
Here's a switch to my topic discussion...DOGS! Same science, different species. The Laws of Behavior apply to all. Want your dog to live its best life possible? Then you should sign up for the Decoding Your Canine December 2024 Summit: Discover the secrets to having the pawfect dog. The Masterclass Series covering training, health and well-being. My […]
Reinforcement & Reinforcers Tuesday, May 6th – 7 PM EST A crucial drop-in class tailored for anyone eager to deepen their understanding of fundamental concepts essential for effectively teaching new or changing behaviors. Many assume they understand reinforcement, but this session delves into identifying why behaviors exist, how to identify and gather reinforcers to change […]
Target Training Essentials & Techniques Thursday, May 15th – 7 PM EST In this fun Drop-In discussion, you’ll discover and advance in understanding the power of targets in shaping animal behavior. This discussion clearly explains a target and guides you through the process of shaping numerous useful targets and those to help you train more […]