Teaching Duration This post shares a PORTL session where we explore using behavior chains instead of just stretching out the clock.
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Join me as I try something brand new: leg weaving with Fibi! Check out our progress videos and share your own tips as we explore this behavior together today.
Read MoreHow to add distractions to your trained behaviours [video examples]
This post documents the systematic protocol for generalising a calm-in-crate behavior by incrementally introducing a variety of environmental, human, and auditory stimuli.
Read MoreHow animals can teach you about – Trust !?
This blog post uses a personal story about a parrot to explore the ‘trust account,’ showing how our reinforcement history shapes both animal and human relationships.
Read MoreWatch me train an open mouth behaviour with my dog
This blog-post documents the trial-and-error journey of training my dog for an open mouth vet exam, detailing the different strategies and custom tools we used.
Read MoreBehavioural Momentum – your 5 step plan!
Behavioural Momentum – your 5 step plan! At the Animal Training Academy, we recognise the importance of diverse knowledge and experience in tackling the array…
Read MoreMy Cat’s ‘Selfie’ Trick Took an Unexpected Turn (And Taught Me Everything)
Are You Sure You Know What You’re Cueing? A Story from My Cat. It all started with a simple goal: teach my cat, T-lo, to…
Read MoreChirag Patel on Rethinking Reactivity [Key Concepts and Takeaways]
Recently we were super lucky to be joined inside the ATA membership by the awesome Chirag Patel for a conversation on the topic of reactivity in….
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