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: The Crucial Details of 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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