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Animal Behavior Conversations: The Podcast of The ABMA

Shane Gorbett, Board of Directors, The Animal Behavior Management Alliance
Animal Training
Animal Welfare
Operant Conditioning
Behavior Management
Shaping Principles
Stimulus Control
Prompts
Animal Enrichment
Behavioral Husbandry
Self-Regulation
Kelli Meyers
Animal Behavior Training
Welfare Assessments
Underrepresented Species
Individual Animal Behavior
Welfare Programs
Animal Behavior Management Alliance
Behavior Change
Positive Reinforcement
Emotions In Animals

The Animal Behavior Management Alliance (ABMA) strives to spread knowledge throughout the animal care field to help enhance animal care through operant conditioning. Each episode we will discuss a topic in the world of animal care and break down the science of behavior change. To achieve this, the podcast’s host, Shane Gorbett, will interview fellow trainers and experts from across the world to di... more

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes71Founded3 years ago
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This episode continues on "The Behaviors of..." series which dives into the people side of the animal care field. This episode, which is a continuation of episode 29, Dave O’Connell, Bearizona, discusses “The Behaviors of a Unified and Supportive Tea... more

This episode Justin Garner, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, provides some great learning on behavior chains and the process of chaining. Justin starts by breaking down the process of chaining while giving practical application examples. The discussion then ... more

This episode wraps up (for now) the two episode arc discussing how changing conditions can change motivation with Wouter Stellaard, Behavior 360 and the Kuzo Group. Before listening to this episode, please take the time to listen to Part 1 of this to... more

This episode begins a two episode arc discussing how changing conditions can change motivation with Wouter Stellaard, Behavior 360 and the Kuzo Group. In this episode Wouter discusses the many, and not exclusive, ways in which we can change condition... more

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Recent Guests

Dave O'Connell
COO of Bearizona
Bearizona
Episode: 71: The Behaviors of a Unified and Supportive Team - Part 2 with Dave O'Connell, Bearizona
Wouter Stellaard
Animal care and training professional with extensive experience in behavior change
Behavior 360 and The Kuzo Group
Episode: 68: Changing Conditions to Change Motivation - Part 1 with Wouter Stellaard, Behavior 360 & The Kuzo Group
Ari Bailey
Director of Staff Development, Training and Shows at NEI, experienced in animal behavior and training.
Natural Encounters, Inc.
Episode: 67: Get Out of the Way and Let Behavior Happen with Ari Bailey, Natural Encounters, Inc.
Dr. Susan Friedman
Expert in behavior analysis and animal learning, associated with BehaviorWorks.
BehaviorWorks
Episode: 66: Hierarchy of Behavior Change Procedure and Other Behavior Topics with Dr. Susan Friedman, Behavior Works
Steve Martin
President and CEO of Natural Encounters, Inc., with years of experience in animal behavior training.
Natural Encounters, Inc.
Episode: 63: Training on the Continuum: Moving Away from Coercion and Towards Genuine Choice with Steve Martin, Natural Encounters, Inc.
Mel Paynter
Associate Curator of the Ocean Voyager Habitat at the Georgia Aquarium
Georgia Aquarium
Episode: 62: Motivation and its Affect on Behavior with Mel Paynter & Alyse Stitt, Georgia Aquarium
Alyse Stitt
Senior Aquarist on the Ocean Voyager team at the Georgia Aquarium
Georgia Aquarium
Episode: 62: Motivation and its Affect on Behavior with Mel Paynter & Alyse Stitt, Georgia Aquarium
Tricia Dees
Second Vice President of The ABMA and experienced animal trainer
The ABMA
Episode: 60: Primary/Unconditioned & Secondary/Conditioned Reinforcers with Tricia Dees, Second Vice President of The ABMA
Shawna Spencer
Current ABMA director and dolphin trainer
Coral World Ocean Park
Episode: 59: Reinforcers and Punishers with Shawna Spencer, Coral World Ocean Park

Host

Shane Gorbett
Host of Animal Behavior Conversations and board member of the Animal Behavior Management Alliance (ABMA), Shane Gorbett brings extensive experience in animal behavior management and training, often discussing trends and insights within the field.

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 59 ratings
  • Not bad

    This is pretty good for a podcast!😉

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Brooke LOVE😉🫶🏻
    United Statesa year ago
  • Excellent!

    A great podcast filled with great info. Factual science based, and listener friendly.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AoShire
    United Statesa year ago
  • My new favorite!

    I can’t get enough of this podcast! I work with people and their dogs so I DONT work w marine or zoo animals but this podcast has definitely upped my training game! Each episode has given me LOADS to think about and ways to be a better coach to the people and dogs I work with!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    trishiriye
    United States2 years ago

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71: The Behaviors of a Unified and Supportive Team - Part 2 with Dave O'Connell, Bearizona
Q: What advice do you have for people on how to approach their leadership with a suggestion?
Build a rapport and understand the goals of your supervisors to present suggestions effectively.
71: The Behaviors of a Unified and Supportive Team - Part 2 with Dave O'Connell, Bearizona
Q: What behaviors help people on a team disagree well with each other to be productive towards a goal?
Recognize and appreciate differences, while finding common ground and working towards shared objectives.
71: The Behaviors of a Unified and Supportive Team - Part 2 with Dave O'Connell, Bearizona
Q: How do you suggest teams go about creating shared goals?
Start by asking each other about their goals and making time to communicate and build trust.
67: Get Out of the Way and Let Behavior Happen with Ari Bailey, Natural Encounters, Inc.
Q: What advice would you give to someone wanting to bring up changing their training methods?
Have a collaboration with the team, ask questions to involve them in finding new solutions and not just state that a method is unnecessary.
67: Get Out of the Way and Let Behavior Happen with Ari Bailey, Natural Encounters, Inc.
Q: What advice do you have for people to recognize when they should let the behavior happen?
A common saying is, let's test it because you don't know unless you try. There's no harm in just seeing what the animal has learned.

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