Some thoughts on ABA as it applies to working with birds of prey. This was a presentation I gave at the Association of Avian Veterinarians last summer and is mainly geared toward helping vets talk to their clients. Those of you who are Steve Layman fans may enjoy. Some of the points arose from a long conversation with Layman, whom I’ve always admired.
Those of you who are not falconers may be surprised as to how much science, thought and care often goes into training birds. (Or you may just want to peek at the videos int he PowerPoint for fun.)
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Abstract: Reading raptor body language and understanding the ways in which applied behavioral analysis ties into the care and welfare of raptors increases the success of falconry, rehabilitation and other captive relationships. Training with ABA can make a positive difference in a client’s care of their raptors and help practitioners understand how to build better relationships with raptor-keeping clients.
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