Instructors: Thad Lacinak and Angi Millwood Lacinak
Saturday, 7 November  |  6pm-9pm
In complex behavioral environments, such as zoos and aquariums with various social dynamics and scheduled guest demonstrations, predictability and established habits can thwart progress and lead to behavioral breakdown. This seminar class explores the science behind consequences of actions and schedules of reinforcement, including the appropriate circumstances for their uses. We also e...

Instructors: Thad Lacinak and Angi Millwood Lacinak
Sunday, 8 November  |  8:30am-11:30am
Training animals at a professional level requires thoughtful, purposeful, precise application of behavior modification techniques. Topics in this seminar class will include a variety of strategies for teaching new behaviors including when each technique may be most appropriate. Additionally, habits that yield high behavioral success will be explored, such as advanced bridging conc...