Animal Training 101: Part 1
Communication
Animal Training 101 is a comprehensive 3 part series. Communication is the first installment of the series and covers in-depth techniques associated with explaining to animals how to do behavior. Communication contains 7 video lectures: Lecture 1: The ethics and science of training, Lecture 2: Introduction to communication, Lecture 3: The art of training: Successive approximations, Lecture 4: The six basic operant techniques: Free shaping (scan/capture), Lecture 5: The six basic operant techniques: Mimicry and baiting, Lecture 6: The six basic operant techniques: Manipulation and negative reinforcement, and Lecture 7: The six basic operant techniques: Targeting and closing thoughts.
Certifications are also available. Participants can opt to earn a certificate following the completion of the full course and passing a final exam. Additional Advanced Certification available for dogs, horses, exotic, and domestic animal specializations through training accomplishment videos for animal type. Subscription is good for one year (yearly renewal available for small fee).
Lecture 1 Overview
Lecture 1: Science and Ethics (Part A)
Lecture 1: Science and Ethics (Part B)
Behavior Decisions Hierarchy worksheet
Lecture 2: Introduction to Communication (Part A)
Lecture 2: Introduction to Communication (Part B)
transformtive learning theory worksheet
Lecture 3 Overview
Lecture 3: The Art of Training (Part A)
Lecture 3: The Art of Training (Part B)
Lecture 4 Overview
Lecture 4: The 6 Basic Operant Techniques (Part A) - Free Shaping (scan and capture)
Lecture 4: The 6 Basic Operant Techniques (Part B) - Free Shaping
Lecture 5 Overview
Lecture 5: The 6 Basic Operant Techniques (Part A) - Mimicry
Lecture 5: The 6 Basic Operant Techniques (Part B) - Baiting
Lecture 6 Overview
Lecture 6: The 6 Basic Operant Techniques (Part A) - Negative Reinforcement
Lecture 6: The 6 Basic Operant Techniques (Part B) - Manipulation
Lecture 7 Overview
Lecture 7: The 6 Basic Operant Techniques (Part A) - Targeting
Lecture 7: The 6 Basic Operant Techniques (Part B) - Targeting and Review
Inspirational sea lion story
This was truly an excellent course. I have been an educator in the public school system for 29 years and I found this course to be very interesting, engagin...
Read MoreThis was truly an excellent course. I have been an educator in the public school system for 29 years and I found this course to be very interesting, engaging and clear. The split screen format with the lecture in one part of the screen and the PPT slide on the other was very helpful. The frequent video clips that are inserted throughout reinforce the concepts quite well and it was fabulous to have so many different species of animals represented. I also appreciate your great sense of humor Dr. Zeligs!
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