06/12/2022
We had a fantastic workshop with wonderful, engaging people and beautiful animals. Throughout the workshop I emphasised training animals using positive reinforcement – something I have had huge success with and that I feel passionate about.
We kicked off the day with a presentation about how animals learn, and moved on to further learning theory, I like to include interactive learning methods to make the sessions fun for everyone involved. I was able to demonstrate voluntary zebra foot trimming, with no restraint. We moved onto practical sessions with goats, cattle and finally putting everything into practice with the stunning wolf dogs, showing how stationing is achieved and how useful it can be.
It was a fantastic day and a wonderful opportunity for me to be able demonstrate the power of training animals using positive reinforcement. I can't thank the Rosaire family enough for this amazing opportunity with the use of their wonderful facilities and lovely animals at Big Cat Habitat, Sarasota. Thank you to those who helped and those who attended – we hope to do follow up workshops in the Spring.
