COMING August 2020: How to train an education ambassador that didn’t have the perfect start
Read MoreMasterclass: Pig Perfect
COMING in May 2020: Training a shy piglet to come out of her shell
Read MoreLesson 10: Troubleshooting
In this lesson we will go into detail on how to troubleshoot common issues that arise with an ambassador owl.
Read MoreLesson 9: Duration on the Glove
In this lesson we will discuss how to train your bird to have duration on your glove.
Read MoreLesson 8: The Progressive Weight Management Paradigm
This lesson takes an in depth look at ABI’s progressive weight management paradigm as it relates to birds of prey.
Read MoreLesson 7: Using a Creance with Raptors
In this lesson we will review how to use a creance with raptors safely.
Read MoreLesson 6: Program Behaviors
In this lesson we will review how to prepare you owl for a variety of program behaviors.
Read MoreLesson 5: Glove Training the Ambassador Owl
In this lesson, you will learn how we train our owls to step up and recall to the glove from the very beginning. This makes a huge impact on later training decisions, like how much diet management is necessary down the road.
Read MoreLesson 4: A Deep Dive into Habituation and Conditioning
This lesson goes in to great detail in to how we socialize and condition our ambassador owls into a life of education work, and why we chose the methods we do.
Read MoreLesson 3: Early Training with Your Ambassador Owl
Establishing early patterns of positive reinforcement with our spectacled owl, including using a variety of reinforcers and working within her comfort zone during socializaiton.
Read MoreLesson 2 Crucial Details: Transportation and Arrival
In this lesson, we cover options for transporting birds of prey and how we prepare the owl for the transition. These little details can make a big impact on the transition for your bird.
Read MoreLesson 1: Husbandry and its Role in Early Training
This module will cover husbandry basics from and how it impacts our training sessions.
Read MoreMasterclass: How to Raise an Ambassador Owl
How to raise and train an owl for conservation education using positive reinforcement.
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