So much news!
Posted by raz on Mar 15th, 2009
2009
Mar 15
So much to update.
The IAATE* annual meeting in Cincinnati was a great experience. Just a few highlights:
- The roundtable discussion on “Moody, Hormonal and Breeding Behavior” with participants including Cassie Maline (leader), Susan Friedman, Sid Price, Steve Martin, Dr. Ellen Cook, plus many zoo trainers with problem cases. What a treat to hear input from everyone.
- Susan Friedman’s 3 hour lecture on operant conditioning. I’m still digesting all of this in-depth talk. Everytime I hear Susan, I walk away with so many ideas for new things to think about and try.
- Barbara Heidenreich’s talk on innovative uses of positive reinforcement training with breeding and exhibit birds in zoos. Training isn’t just for showbirds anymore!
- Training talks by Wouter Stellaard (NEI), Cari Clements (NEI), Sid Price, and Steve Martin.
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The new IAATE Companion Parrot Committee was approved. This will feature a public web site specifically for pet owners, a newsletter, IAATE reviewed training articles, information on specific parrot species, enrichment, and more. Members of the committee are: Catherine Vine (chair), Sid Price, Barbara Heidenreich, Susan Friedman, Chris Shank, Dr. Ellen Cook, Lara Joseph, Wendy Craig, Robin Shewokis, Julie Murad (Gabriel Foundation), Rebecca O’Connor, Tex Hankey, Teresa Zakutansky, Linda Morrow (Clicking with Birds), and myself.
We’re very excited to get started!
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