#fearresponses

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

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

Did you miss my FB Live Stream today on addressing fear responses? Here is a taste…. we get fancy! Catch the replay in https://www.facebook.com/groups/AnimalTrainingFundamentals We lost connection, so look for parts 1 and 2 in the feed. #livestream #fearresponses #animaltraining #facebooklive https://www.instagram.com/p/B9-B246Fzjv/?igshid=1q6zj1a8ju4zy

Livestreaming today from https://www.facebook.com/groups/AnimalTrainingFundamentals/ Come join me to learn how to address fear responses!!!! 1:00 PM central time. It is a public group, but you do need to request to join…..its free! #livestream #animaltraining #fearresponses #barbaraheidenreich #problemsolving https://www.instagram.com/p/B99dWq7Fc_p/?igshid=j127520hmekz

I am up for making the most of the current situation, how about you? I am excited to have some time to devote to making great content for members of my online education program and also for my followers on social media. I’ve put together a mini course all about strategies for addressing FEAR RESPONSES. I will be bringing it to you LIVE on Facebook at 1:00 PM Central (13:00) Austin, Texas time on Friday March 20. I will be streaming it from the group Animal Training Fundamentals with Barbara Heidenreich. Be sure to join to watch if you are not already a member! #livestream #fearresponses #animaltraining https://www.instagram.com/p/B971YggF9BI/?igshid=1f7r0ic4m1jn6

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

Check out the body language of this Sumatran tiger at the beginning of our training session and at the end. I’ve been using a technique I learned from colleagues at the University of North Texas at Denton to influence behavior of animals showing fear responses or aggressive behavior. It doesn’t require food, coercion, habituation, flooding or in many cases much time. This can mean dramatic behavior change (like the one seen here) in just minutes. The session only took about 20 minutes to go from tolerating targeting to relaxing while in the presence of people. I was able to present more examples and get feedback from colleagues at the recent Art and Science of Animal Training Conference to fine-tune my technique to better help my clients. You can see the entire video and other examples, as well as learn more about this technique in the online animal training education program at www.animaltrainingfundamentals.com #sumatrantiger #tigertraining #aggressivebehavior #fearresponses #bigcattraining https://www.instagram.com/p/BuZiGDtlcYr/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1ghd4ic5aezt1