2011 Workshop Schedule
Basic: May 30 to June 3
September 5 to 9
Advanced: June 6 to 10

Location: Dolphin Discovery Puerto Aventuras

Accommodations: Dreams Resort & Spa

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01. ABC of Animal Training

ABC of Animal Training

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Table of Contents

DVD 1 (1 hour 27 minutes)

  • Introduction and Credits
  • Chapter 1: Introduction to Training (Observe Behavior)
  • Training Time 1: Animal Care
  • Chapter 2: Introduction to Operant Conditioning (Behavior has Consequences)
  • Chapter 3: Application of Reinforcement Technology to Modify Behavior (Reinforcement is a Process)
  • Training Time 2: Building Behavior

DVD 2 (1 hour 21 minutes)

  • Chapter 4: Application and Reinforcing Properties of the Bridge (Mark the Behavior)
  • Training Time 3: Body Language
  • Chapter 5: Application and Rules of the Discriminative Stimulus, the SD (More than a Signal)
  • Chapter 6: Planning and Training New Behavior (Plan with Flexibility)
  • Chapter 7: Maintaining Behavior (Mirror Image)
  • Training Time 4: Skippy

Introduction to Operant Conditioning

Criteria Demonstration

In this video clip your Hostess, Shelley Wood, walks you through how you will learn from this video series. She explains how the video series is designed for you to easily learn to use operant conditioning to train animals.

This video clip clearly explains one of the training tools known as "criteria." A dolphin free jump behavior realistically demonstrates how the "criteria" concept is connected to training.

Reinforcement Delivery: Timing

Bonus: Training Time 2

This video clip effectively demonstrates how important timing is when delivering reinforcements. Poor reinforcement delivery can mistakenly train unwanted behavior. A trainer wants to train a dog to "shake" but instead she trains a completely different behavior.

This video clip provides a sneak peek of our bonus video series called Training Time. The Host of the series, Mike Wood, walks you through a bird training session and shows you how learning the terms used by professional trainers apply to real training scenarios.

Learn secrets used by professional trainers!

ABC of Animal Training is a comprehensive, entertaining and easy-to-understand guide for training animals using positive reinforcement techniques.

 

Learn by Watching

This 3 hour video series teaches you how to train any species of animal using the techniques of professional trainers around the world. Our professional trainers reveal the science behind positive reinforcement training and show you how to use the techniques you’ll learn. This video series and study guide provide the knowledge and tools you’ll need to be a successful trainer. Best of all, it’s fun to watch and easy to understand.

Comprehensive Video Program

Each of the seven chapters covers an essential element of operant conditioning, better known as positive reinforcement training. You will learn the terms and techniques used by professional trainers. Each chapter is packed with visual examples of trainers working with a wide variety of species. We show you how these techniques work on all types of animals. You will also see how fun and rewarding training can be!

Bonus Video: Training Time with Mike Wood

Host Mike Wood will show you how what you learn fits into the real world. You’ll see how training can make a visit to the veterinarian easy and fun. We also show you how and why it is important to develop a good training plan.

Training Time Topics:

  • Animal Care: visiting the veterinarian can be easy and fun
  • Building Behavior: success is in the details
  • Body Language: how animals listen by watching
  • Skippy: the story of Grunge E. Backwater

Extra Gifts Included

If you order now we will also include a free reinforcement pouch and training clicker. The reinforcement pouch keeps training treats at hand while allowing freedom of movement. The ABC training clicker is made of sturdy material and is an important tool for effective training.

Reviews from ABC Dolphin Trainer Academy

"ABCs of Animal Training is a new teaching tool for the professional trainer. It is one thing to read about training techniques, but actually seeing them demonstrated on video takes understanding a concept to a new level."
- Ken Ramirez, VP Animal Training, Shedd Aquarium, Chicago IL
Author, Animal Training: Successful Animal Management through Positive Reinforcement

"The study guide and worksheets have really helped me set up classes and work with my team. The visual examples in the DVD make the material easy to understand, especially for someone whose first language is not English."
- Nahoko Hayashi, Senior Trainer
Okinawa Marine Research Center, Japan

"ABC's (or Animal Training)... not only played an enormously significant role in my sea lion training career but it has completely and utterly changed the way I work with horses. Thank you for the work you've done and thank you for putting it out there."
- Andra Irons

"I wish someone would have done this years ago. The visual examples make complicated concepts easy to understand. This is without a doubt the best educational material on animal training I have ever seen."
- Jim Corey, Training Consultant
U.S. Navy Marine Mammal Programs, Retired/SAIC

"ABC of Animal Training video is a great resource for anyone who wants to learn to train animals effectively and humanely. The videos are informative and fun to watch and the study guide helps you monitor your progress."
- Karina M. Nielsen, Training Consultant
AniZooMa, Denmark

Study Guide Reinforces Learning

The ABC of Animal Training study guide is an essential part of the course. The illustrated study guide complements the video series so you can easily review information at your own pace. View sample pages (PDF, 2.2 MB).

Each fully illustrated chapter includes:

  • Unit Lesson: review the video lessons in written form
  • Examples: learn how these techniques get results
  • Quiz: track your comprehension and retention of the material
  • Excellent Trainer Challenge: practice what you’ve learned with these training assignments