The Impact of Weight Distribution on Animal Training

This episode showed that precision in animal training often relies upon responding to a shift in weight distribution as it happens in order to reinforce the desired behavior. This can be seen in everything from training quick response to the cue for a bird flying to the hand, teaching a giraffe to take steps sideways to present its hip, or training a big cat to hold for duration in a down position. Paying attention to weight distribution can also help us see where behaviors may break down or may not meet our desired criteria, for example, when holding a position for hoof trims that require balancing on three legs. In such situations, we can plan to provide for comfort to facilitate success. Once again, this animal training topic turned out to be really fascinating! ---------------- 📚 RECOMMENDED CITATION Barbara Heidenreich. (2022, November 21). The Impact of Weight Distribution on Animal Training. YOU be the Behavior Consultant. [Video] YouTube. https://youtu.be/aawqiHkRx9M --------------- 👆 SUBSCRIBE https://www.youtube.com/BarbaraHeidenreich?sub_confirmation=1 --------------- 🎓 GET YOUR ANIMAL TRAINING CREDENTIALS! Get credentialed by the most comprehensive, in-depth, engaging program designed to foster significant professional growth. https://animaltrainingfundamentals.com/credentials/ 🌍 Now accessible in 35+ languages! 💰 Earn income with our affiliate program! --------------- 📧 BE THE FIRST TO KNOW! JOIN MY MAILING LIST https://barbarasffat.activehosted.com/f/20 --------------- 🎥 MOTIVATED FOR MORE? WATCH THESE RELATED VIDEOS! Training Animals by Shaping with Small Approximations https://youtube.com/live/tuaHCX-i3ao --------------- CHANNEL DESCRIPTION 🌍🦒🦏🐅🦍🐢🦜 Explore the fascinating realm of animal behavior and training! This channel is crafted to demystify the intricacies of animal behavior through a comprehensive examination of behavior science. Discover effective applications of behavior science to attain specific training objectives and address behavioral challenges. Against the captivating backdrop of zoo animal training and wildlife conservation, Barbara Heidenreich delves into how this knowledge enhances the welfare of diverse species. Join Barbara and her guests as they unravel the secrets of successful animal training and its profound impact on the world of animal care and conservation. --------------- ABOUT BARBARA HEIDENREICH 🌍🦒🦏🐅🦍🐢🦜 Barbara Heidenreich consults with zoos, universities, veterinary professionals, & conservation projects. She has worked onsite at 90 + facilities in 29 countries, training exotic animals to improve welfare. She also offers the most in-depth and comprehensive virtual learning program available. You can find her complete credentials at https://animaltrainingfundamentals.com --------------- 🤝 CONNECT WITH BARBARA HEIDENREICH 📧 Join my Mailing List https://barbarasffat.activehosted.com/f/20 🔗 Website https://animaltrainingfundamentals.com/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/AnimalTrainingFundamentals Instagram https://www.instagram.com/barbara_heidenreich/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/barbara-heidenreich-animaltraining/ --------------- ⚠️ COPYRIGHT, LIABILITY WAIVER AND DISCLAIMERS https://animaltrainingfundamentals.com/copyright-liability-waiver-and-disclaimers/ #weightdistribution #shiftinweight #leaningtomove #hoofcare #recall #laydownbehavior #giraffetraining #goattraining #muntjacdeertraining #owltraining #gorillatraining #eagletraining #liontraining #bigcattraining#barbaraheidenreich #zooanimaltraining #exoticanimaltraining #zookeeper #zooprofessional #animaltrainingvideo #animaltrainingfundamentals #professionaldevelopment #livestream #podcast, #appliedanimabehavior, #scientificpractitioner, #animalcaregiver, #zooanimalvideos, #animaltrainingvideos, #appliedbehavioranalysis