Behavior chains are powerful tools that enable the execution of complex tasks and provide flexible solutions. However, they are also a magnet for superstitious trainer behaviors and confusion. Laura VanArendonk Baugh emphasizes that chains don’t have to be as complicated as we tend to perceive them. Let’s embrace this challenge!
Cultivating Effective Reinforcers
Many trainers get stuck by thinking of reinforcement as a static entity. For Hannah Branigan, there are numerous ways to enhance existing reinforcers and even create new ones from scratch. By applying effective training principles and recognizing reinforcement processes as learnable skills, you gain greater control over the strength of your reinforcers and, consequently, enhance the power and efficiency of your training.
All Ears: Protocols for Dogs with Sound Sensitivity
An estimated one-third to two-thirds of dogs have noise aversions! If you saw 12 dogs last week, 4-8 of them are likely to develop noise sensitivities in their lifetimes. Not only can a fear of sounds be physiologically and emotionally damaging for dogs, but it can also strain the human-animal relationship.
ClickerExpo LIVE 2024: The Foundation Curriculum
With 50 courses and multiple course formats, there is something for every experience level, every learning style, and nearly every area of interest. How do you choose? Use the ClickerExpo LIVE 2024 Foundation Curriculum as your guide.
Practical Lessons from Guinea Pigs
Are you ready to explore the fascinating world of training through the lens of adorable guinea pigs? Join Chirag Patel and his herd of 14 super cute guinea pigs at ClickerExpo LIVE as they Dem-OH the practical application of behavior science. Even if you don’t work directly with guinea pigs, it’ll be highly relevant, as the principles and strategies are universally applicable to all learners and can be adjusted and applied to the learners you work with.
This Dem-OH will be followed by another exciting learning experience as Eva Bertilsson and Ken Ramirez will use their coaching expertise to guide Chirag through interactive and engaging training sessions. This unique opportunity allows you to observe first-hand the effectiveness of coaching techniques and practical training in action.
Join Kiki Yablon at ClickerExpo LIVE and Portland
Join Kiki Yablon at ClickerExpo LIVE (virtual) and ClickerExpo Portland (in-person)!At ClickerExpo LIVE, Kiki will present Training with the Grain: Choosing Better Alternatives. In this Learning Lab, participants will bring a problem scenario that they would like to address, and as a group, we will discuss and brainstorm ways to “train with the grain.”
Join Susan G. Friedman, Ph.D. at ClickerExpo!
Join Susan G. Friedman, Ph.D. at ClickerExpo 2024! From consulting on training lions and pelicans to the hierarchy of behavior-change procedures and more, Susan will cover a breadth of topics that will enrich your learning!
Building a Better Trainer: How to Become the Best Trainer You Can Be
Join Emelie Johnson Vegh at ClickerExpo LIVE to learn how to set yourself up for success, just as you do with your learners. We often find ourselves dreaming and planning, only to fall short in execution or face unexpected challenges. This can lead to self-criticism and feelings of inadequacy. Emelie will address these common hurdles and guide you in treating yourself with the same skill and compassion you show your learners.
Behavioral Stages Versus Vaccines: Clarifying the Confusion
At ClickerExpo LIVE, Linda Randall DVM, KPA CTP, and Kathie Nurena MD, KPA CTP, will examine the impact of vaccines and infectious diseases on the behavioral stages of developing dogs. The presentation includes an overview of current medical perspectives on vaccines, preventive measures, and the risk of contagious diseases in relation to behavioral considerations. By the end of this course, participants will be equipped to formulate policies regarding class attendance and vaccination status, with a deeper understanding of emerging trends in the incidence of infectious diseases.
In Ask and Dem-OH! you’ll learn solutions and watch answers demonstrated to some of the most commonly asked questions such as “Do I always have to have food with me when I train?”
In Being Heard Among the Herd, Peggy and her Dem-OH helpers will showcase a wide variety of individually trained base behaviors that can make training a herd safer and more effective.
Equine Training in Real-Time
At ClickerExpo LIVE, join Peggy Hogan to watch, observe, and ask questions about equine training in real-time!
In Ask and Dem-OH! you’ll learn solutions and watch answers demonstrated to some of the most commonly asked questions such as “Do I always have to have food with me when I train?”
In Being Heard Among the Herd, Peggy and her Dem-OH helpers will showcase a wide variety of individually trained base behaviors that can make training a herd safer and more effective.