2008 Events
This is a partial list of events that took place in 2008.
January 25-27, 2008
Karen Pryor’s Clicker Expo
Los Angeles, CA
Ken’s topics: “Working for Joy of It: A Systematic Look at Non-Food Reinforcers”; “To Use or Not to Use: Complicated Training Tools”; “Did He Say Left or Right? Modifier Cues: What They’re for and How to Teach Them?”; “Using What You’ve Learned: How to Develop your Own Training Plan”. Two Labs: Non-Food Reinforcers and Modifier Cues.
February 24-29, 2008
Animal Training Applications in Zoo & Aquarium
Settings
American Zoo & Aquarium
Association
Orlando, FL
Other instructors: Marty McPhee, Steve Martin, Michelle Skurski, Angie Milwood
March 8, 2008
Non-Human Animal Cognition: Enriching Relationships with Veterinary Species through Improved Understanding
University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine
Madison, WI
Other Presenter: Dr. Irene Pepperberg. Ken’s focus will be on basic training and husbandry.
March 28-30, 2008
Karen Pryor’s Clicker Expo
Lexington, KY
Ken’s topics: “Working for Joy of It: A Systematic Look at Non-Food Reinforcers”; “To Use or Not to Use: Complicated Training Tools”; “Did He Say Left or Right? Modifier Cues: What They’re for and How to Teach Them?”; “Using What You’ve Learned: How to Develop your Own Training Plan”. Two Labs: Non-Food Reinforcers and Modifier Cues.
May 31-June 1 (Sweden) & June 7-8 (Norway), 2008
Canis Training
Seminars
Stockholm, Sweden & Oslo, Norway
Morten Egtvedt
e-mail inquiries to: Morten@canis.no
Other instructor: Kathy Sdao. Ken will speak on 4 topics: Complex Tools; Concept Training; Cross Species Training; Problem Solving.
June 2-6, 2008
Full Course on Animal
Training
Marine Mammal Training & Research
Course
University or Copenhagen & Fjord & Baelt Centre
Kerteminde, Denmark
10 day lecture and hands on workshop with additional instructors: Paul Nachtigal, Marlee Breese,and others. Ken will lecture and help with workshops on the first five days and present his full training course.
June 12, 2008
Training Basics: Science &
Creativity
Hakkeijima Sea Paradise
Yokohama, Japan
Specially designed lecture and workshop for the facility.
August 23 – October 18 (Every Saturday)
WIU Graduate Course on Animal
Training
Western Illinois University (class at Shedd
Aquarium)
Chicago, IL
November 9, 2008
Introduction to Animal Training
International Marine Animal Trainers Association
Pre-Conference Seminar
Cancun, Mexico
8-hour broad overview of operant conditioning and practical applications for trainers. A course for beginners or for advanced trainers looking for new teaching techniques.
November 15
Advanced Operant Conditioning
International Marine Animal Trainers Association
Post-Conference Seminar
Cancun, Mexico
8-hour overview of advanced operant conditioning techniques for experienced trainers. This seminar will cover aggression and problem solving as well a review of reinforcement strategies and other advanced concepts.
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