Animal Trainer’s Toolbox part 2

Foundation course focusing on a scientific approach to animal training

Agnieszka Janarek Agnieszka Janarek
Start: 01 Jan 2025
Next: TBA

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  • Duration: 6 weeks.
  • Learning materials: Written lessons with video tutorials.
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Teaching animals is a skill that combines science and practical techniques, and in this course, you will embark on a step-by-step journey to master the foundations of training. No prior experience is required – this course is designed for anyone eager to learn more about effective animal training.

Too often, trainers find themselves in the dual role of teacher and learner simultaneously, lacking the opportunity to develop their mechanics, clicker skills, and delivery patterns before working with their animal learners. This course aims to bridge that gap by providing you with a comprehensive compendium of knowledge and practice in animal training.

The course is built upon the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and how they align with our interactions with animals. You will delve into the mechanics and techniques of teaching behaviors, equipping you with the essential skills needed for successful training.

Who would benefit from taking this course?

Whether you’re a beginner or an advanced student, this course offers valuable insights and discussions that will help you become a thoughtful and proficient trainer. Get ready for engaging practical exercises, in-depth exploration of the animal training world, and lively discussions with fellow learners.

This course is a must-have for anyone passionate about scientific dog training and eager to become the handler their dog truly deserves. Join us for six weeks of immersive learning and transform your training approach. In addition, you can work with multiple animals throughout the course, with weekly opportunities for video submission (up to twelve minutes per week). We welcome all species, making this course a truly multispecies-friendly experience.

What will you learn from this course?

Over the span of six weeks, you will cover a wide range of topics, including:

  • clicker training mechanics,
  • essential skills for trainers,
  • errorless learning,
  • behavior chains,
  • adding stimulus control,
  • luring,
  • shaping,
  • structuring training sessions,
  • achieving fluency,
  • managing frustration and errors,
  •  raising criteria,
  • molding behaviors,
  • embracing loopy training concepts,
  • and planning effective training sessions.

This course is a must-have for anyone passionate about scientific dog training and eager to become the handler their dog truly deserves. Join us for six weeks of immersive learning and transform your training approach. In addition, you can work with multiple animals throughout the course. We welcome all species, making this course a truly multispecies-friendly experience.

Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey of discovery and skill-building in the realm of animal training? Enroll now and unlock the potential for meaningful connections and impressive progress with your animal companions.

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Lessons:

  • Week 1 01 Jan 2025

    • Introduction

      Read this before proceeding to the first lesson!…

    • Handler’s technique – helper

      Our dog’s skills reflect a large extent, our skills. We tend to devote too little time to honing our training…

    • Schedules of reinforcement

      Understanding the Impact of Reinforcement Frequency on Behavior By now, you’re familiar with the importance of timing, location, and type…

    • Fluency

      When can we consider a behavior to be performed with fluency? What does fluency mean, and how can we recognize…

  • Week 2 08 Jan 2025

    • Antecedent arrangement

      The antecedent arrangement can greatly simplify your life and have a significant impact on behavior. Allow me to share a…

    • What about emotions?

      The topic of emotions is a complex one, encompassing various perspectives from behavior analysts, psychologists, neurobiologists, and psychiatrists. As a…

    • It’s okay! Communication fog and it’s relation to cues in training

      We rely heavily on our intuitive understanding of communication. We think that somehow animals will understand what we are saying,…

  • Week 3 15 Jan 2025

    • Error – end of the world? Not so much!

      “Errors are not necessary for learning to occur. Errors are not a function of learning or vice versa nor are…

    • Raising criteria

      Handlers often find it problematic to decide on the right moment for raising criteria.  If you do it too early,…

    • Structure of training session

      Can we find the formula for a perfect training session? No matter what sport, the activity we do with our…

  • Week 4 22 Jan 2025

    • Behavior chains

      When working with dogs you often hear the term ‘behavior chain’. We will start with the definition. “A behavior chain…

    • Fading out

      Quite often, we use various prompts to teach behaviors. Targets, platforms, target stick, hand, and many more. It is easy…

  • Week 5 29 Jan 2025

    • WTF?

      Week 6: WTF? WTF? That is…. WHAT’S THE FUNCTION?   A catchy phrase dr. Friedman uses to focus on one of…

    • Poisoned cues

      You already know what negative reinforcement is.  General idea is that we don’t use negative reinforcement when working with animals.

  • Week 6 05 Feb 2025

    • Outro

      Farewell and Keep Moving Forward! Mega Cheers and…

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