Your Animal Training Academy course material – ROADMAP –

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Getting started with behavior

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1. Each animal is an individual
   
   • Behavior is a study of one (Web-class replay) Module
     • [Podcast Hack] Chris Jenkins & Mason the harris hawk. Lesson
     • LIVE Q & A Lesson
2. Relationships/partnerships/trust
   
   • Target training (web-class replay) Module
     • Target training Q & A Lesson
3. The environment and it’s intricate relationship with behavior
   
   • The Environment and its intricate relationship with behavior (Web-class replay) Module
     • Podcast Hack – Nic Bishop & Theo the whistling kite
     • Questions and answers
4. Interpreting your animals body language
   
   • Interpreting our animals body language (Web-class replay & mini-course)
     • Linda Brodzik & Dewberry the tortoise
     • Fibi dog – Harness training …
     • Podcast Hack – Dr Karolina Westlund; Emotions …
     • Podcast Hack – Stephanie Edlund; Bridging the gap
     • Pipi the budgie
     • Podcast Hack – Dr. Susan Friedman; Labels
     • Podcast Hack – Dr Susan Friedman; each animal is an individual Lesson
     • Podcast hack – Stephanie Edlund – Gluing everything together
     • Podcast Hack – Dr. Susan Friedman – ABC’s
     • Dog training example
     • Question and Answer session
5. Enrichment
   
   • Enrichment (Web-class replay) Module
     • [Podcast hack] Enrichment definitions, Sarah Van Herpt and Hilda Tresz Lesson
     • Enrichment Q&A Lesson

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Shaping and teaching new behavior

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1. Shaping mini course
   
   • The ULTIMATE guide for shaping new behaviors (Mini-course) Module
     • STEP 1. Stay super focused on your animal no matter what the distractions. Lesson
     • STEP 2. Deliver your reinforcement with precision timing. Lesson
     • STEP 3. Develop hypersensitivity to your animal’s body language. Lesson
     • STEP 4. Set the environment up for success. Lesson
     • STEP 5. Understand your animal’s reinforcers … Lesson
     • STEP 6. Know what the consequence is for “in-action” … Lesson
     • STEP 7. Ensure you provide good clear communication … Lesson
     • STEP 8. Empower your animals … Lesson
     • STEP 9. Review your training and shaping plans frequently … Lesson
     • STEP 10. Make sure you are in the right frame of mind … Lesson
2. Communication/timing
   
   • Communication/timing (Web-class replay) Module
     • Communication/timing Q&A Lesson
3. Motivation
   
   • Motivation – (web-class replay) Module
     • Live Q&A Lesson
   
   
4. Clicker/bridges/markers
   
   • Clickers/Bridges/Markers (Web-class replay & mini-course) Module
     • Beth Vlaming – Voluntary nail clipping with Sky the husky (Members update) Lesson
     • Fibi station with Ryan leaving room (update from Ryan’s animals)
     • Primary reinforcers (from Clicker Training Fundamentals course)
     • Sarah Preo and Narla the cat – timing
     • Delayed reinforcement (Dr Clare Browne Podcast Hack)
     • Clear, concise, speedy reinforcement (Dr Clare Browne), Square Training (Jan Ostergaard) – Podcast Hacks
     • Clicker alternatives (from clicker training fundamentals course)
     • Peter Giljam on bridges with Morgan the deaf orca (Podcast Hack)
     • Peter Giljam “be creative all the time” (Podcast hack)
     • Giraffe example (Halls Gap Zoo)
     • Q&A 30th July 2017
5. Clicker training fundamentals course material
   
   • Clicker Training Fundamentals (Course material) Module
     • Lesson 1 – Clicker Training Course Lesson

       This lesson is a quick welcome and introduction to the course. It includes the clicker training challenge.

     • LESSON 1 – Clicker training course – QUIZ Lesson
     • Lesson 2 – Clicker Training Basics Lesson

       In this lesson you will learn about the scientific meaning of reinforcement and punishment using examples.

     • LESSON 2 – Clicker training basics – QUIZ Lesson
     • Lesson 3 – Reinforcement Categories. Lesson

       This lesson is focused on understanding how the clicker works as a reinforcer for your animal.

     • LESSON 3 – Reinforcement categories. QUIZ Lesson
     • Lesson 4 – Pairing Secondary Reinforcers Lesson

       In this lesson we learn how we are going to start pairing the clicker with food.

     • LESSON 4 – pairing secondary reinforcers. QUIZ Lesson
     • Lesson 5 – Starting clicker training. Lesson

       We have learnt all about reinforcement now its time to start training!

     • LESSON 5 – Starting Clicker training. QUIZ Lesson
     • Lesson 6 – Clicker Training is like signing a contract. Lesson

       This lesson teaches about viewing the clicker as a contract between you and your animal.

     • LESSON 6 – Clicker Training is like signing a contract. QUIZ Lesson
     • Lesson 7/A – Why use a clicker. Lesson

       In this lesson we go over two alternatives to the clicker. A whistle and using your voice. We compare the pros and cons of these alternatives.

     • LESSON 7/A – Why use a clicker. QUIZ Lesson
     • Lesson 7/B – When to use Clicker Training Lesson

       In this lesson we examine some training situations where clicker training can be really beneficial.

     • LESSON 7/B – When to use clicker training. QUIZ Lesson
     • Bonus “micro lesson” – Hand feeding challenges. Lesson
     • Lesson 8 – Shaping Behavior, Splitting Not Lumping Lesson

       In this lesson we are going to go over how to split a behavior up into more learnable chunks.

     • LESSON 8 – Shaping behavior, Splitting not lumping. QUIZ Lesson
     • Lesson 9 – Animal Training plans. Lesson

       In this lesson we will start to go over how to write your very own training plan for your animal.

     • LESSON 9 – Animal Training plans. QUIZ Lesson
     • Lesson 10 – Shaping behavior. Lesson

       In this lesson we are ready to start shaping new behaviors.

     • LESSON 10 – Shaping behaviour. QUIZ Lesson
     • THANK YOU
6. Target Training
   
   • Target training (web-class replay) Module
     • Target training Q & A Lesson

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Advanced concepts and tools

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1. Susan Friedman Q & A replay
   
   • LIVE Q&A with Dr. Susan Friedman (Web-class replay) Module
     • Keep going signals – Dr. Susan Friedman Lesson
     • Different levels of Analysis Lesson
2. Problem solving
   
   • Target training (web-class replay) Module
     • Target training Q & A Lesson
3. Incorrect responses problem solving flow chart
   
   • Incorrect responses flow chart – Sylvia Czarnecki (Web-class replay & Mini course) Module
     • Rose-Maria & Flickan the Nordic Spitz-hund doing agility
     • Fibi Loose leash walking Lesson
     • Podcast Hack – Lousie Ginman; never compromise your values.
     • Check your cues; dog example Lesson
     • Latency; Dog example Lesson
     • Clear, concise, speedy reinforcement (Dr Clare Browne), Square Training (Jan Ostergaard) – Podcast Hacks Lesson
     • Podcast Hack – Debbie Marrin; Motivation Lesson
     • Competing reinforcers … Lesson
     • Podcast Hack – Nicki Boyd; Physical problems Lesson
     • Podcast Hack – Dr Susan Friedman; Less Reinforcing Stimuli – LRS Lesson
     • Question and Answer session
4. Time outs & LRS part 1
   
   • Time-outs & LRS Part 1 (Web-class replay) Module
     • Live Q & A Lesson
5. Time outs & LRS part 2
   
   • Time-outs & LRS Part 2 (Web-class replay) Module
     • Live Q&A (Time-outs & LRS part 2) Lesson
6. Premack Principle
   
   • Premack principle (Web-class replay) Module
7. Group Training
   
   • Premack principle (Web-class replay) Module

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Extra content & Case studies

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1. Cat enrichment/basic training
   
   • Cat enrichment/basic training (Web-class replay) Module
     • Live Q&A replay Lesson
2. The RECIPE course material
   
   • The RECIPE – 6 Ingredients for ethical & effective behavior management (Course) Module
     • The RECIPE for successful animal behavior management.
     • RECIPE – intro quiz
     • THE RECIPE R = Reinforcement
     • REINFORCEMENT quiz
     • THE RECIPE E = Environmental arrangement
     • ENVIRONMENT quiz
     • THE RECIPE C = Communication
     • COMMUNICATION quiz
     • THE RECIPE I = Information
     • INFORMATION quiz Lesson
     • THE RECIPE P = Partnerships
     • PARTNERSHIPS quiz
     • THE RECIPE E = Empowerment
     • EMPOWERMENT quiz
     • BEHAVIOR FLOWCHART Lesson
3. Archive lessons
   
   • ARCHIVE LESSONS Module

     Here you will find all the extra lessons that Ryan has created over time and are now surplus to his current courses.

     • Lesson 1 – Chains of behaviour. Lesson

       In this lesson you will learn about how chains of behavior work. This is a really useful tool to use in your animal training, in fact you are likely already using them.

     • Lesson 2 – Splitting not lumping. Lesson

       In this lesson you will learn about an important aspect of being a good animal trainer and/or "shaper" of behavior. This is splitting rather then lumping.

     • Lesson 3 – Clicker Training. Lesson

       In this lesson you will learn about; building the reinforcing strength of a clicker, charging the clicker, benefits of the clicker and timing. We examine a case study involving using a clicker with a domestic house cat.

     • Lesson 4 – Punishment defined. Lesson

       In this lesson you will learn absolutely everything you need to know about punishment. This will be achieved via written content, video content, podcast recordings and a quiz.

     • Lesson 5 – 3 important steps for new animal trainers … Lesson

       In this lesson we cover 3 crucial elements for people just starting to get into animal training ...

     • Lesson 6 – Timing … Lesson

       In this lesson learn about the importance of timing when training your animals. This lesson includes actual video from a ATA member's mentor program and links to other relevant content.

4. Float loading horses with special guest Kate Southcombe
   
   • Float loading horses with Kate Southcombe (Web-class replay) Module