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Why Modern Training Methods Are More Ethical
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Behavioral Psychology Terms
Behavioral psychology terms are not defined in a manner we would expect. For example “Negative” does not mean ‘bad’, and “Punishment” does not mean ‘spanking’ or ‘time out’. See below for common behavioral psychology term [...]
The History of Animal Training & the Rise of Modern Training Methods
The History of Animal/Bird Training Balinda Strosnider, CPBT-KA Land On Sky Wildlife Experiences The journey to choice-based training methods Evidence of domesticated animals dates back to over 30,000 years ago. While we are [...]
Operant Conditioning vs. Positive Reinforcement Training
Is it Operant Conditioning or Positive Reinforcement Training?Balinda Strosnider, CPBT-KALand On Sky Wildlife Experiences As a long-time trainer of birds of prey, I was taught to use a more traditional method of training. In recent [...]
Our training methodology
All of our animals are trained using choice-based training methods. We follow the guidelines set forth by the International Association of Avian Trainers and Educators (IAATE.org). You may have heard the terminology "Operant Conditioning" or [...]
Funky’s First Days
Garfunkel arrived in Phoenix on June 3rd, 2018. He came from Syracuse, NY. He travelled by plane on Delta Airlines. He ate 6 mice at the airport right inside his travel container! [...]
