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    Somona the Cusher

    I second what Deb said! There is no substitute for seeing the work in action, up close and personal. At a clinic, you see it work, learn why it...
    Post by: Liz McDannold, Feb 1, 2014 in forum: Behavioral Challenges
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    Somona the Cusher

    What Marty said! Most important thing, IMO, would be a catch pen into which you can herd Somona and some of her pals, several if possible. Safety...
    Post by: Liz McDannold, Jan 31, 2014 in forum: Behavioral Challenges
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    TAGTeach as a part of learning Camelidynamics

    Thinking about the roles of teacher/training aid/learner in the tag teaching process, I re-read about "Mirror Neurons" in "Reaching the Animal...
    Post by: Liz McDannold, Jul 18, 2011 in forum: Camelidynamics Clinics
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    TAGTeach as a part of learning Camelidynamics

    TAGTeaching is amazing! When I first read about it, I thought it was perfect for teaching camelidynamics, especially the skill-drills, and so it...
    Post by: Liz McDannold, Jul 15, 2011 in forum: Camelidynamics Clinics
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    Unmanageable Alpaca/Jumper

    This girl sounds like a real challenge! I think if I were working with her, I'd try to remember that EVERYThing I do in her presence teaches her...
    Post by: Liz McDannold, May 15, 2011 in forum: Behavioral Challenges
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    Unmanageable Alpaca/Jumper

    Another thought is, if she can be herded at all, to herd her into a trailer for any husbandry tasks you might need to do. And as always, easier to...
    Post by: Liz McDannold, May 14, 2011 in forum: Behavioral Challenges
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    Clicker Training with other species

    Wow! Thank you Susan! I will start trying the step-back thing immediately. So far, I've only stopped, waiting for calming/unfluffing, then moved...
    Post by: Liz McDannold, May 11, 2011 in forum: Applied Behavior Analysis / Clicker Training
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    Clicker Training with other species

    Yes, the High Desert Museum, as a volunteer in the Wildlife Collection. Thanks for your response! I've read the Raven article, I get the KPCT...
    Post by: Liz McDannold, May 3, 2011 in forum: Applied Behavior Analysis / Clicker Training
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    Clicker Training with other species

    Hi all, Another question re: a non-camelid species. I'm thinking that maybe the type of thinking necessary will be applicable to ANY animal, with...
    Post by: Liz McDannold, Apr 27, 2011 in forum: Applied Behavior Analysis / Clicker Training
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    Clicker Training with other species

    Well, for this porcupine, it's apples and corn. They seem to like sweet and salty things, and like nothing better than an ear of raw corn to gnaw...
    Post by: Liz McDannold, Mar 19, 2011 in forum: Applied Behavior Analysis / Clicker Training
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    Clicker Training with other species

    Thanks Marty, Susan & Nina! Wouldn't have thought of desensitizing Quill to the target stick, duh! Quill is just shy of a year old, born in...
    Post by: Liz McDannold, Mar 6, 2011 in forum: Applied Behavior Analysis / Clicker Training
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    Clicker Training with other species

    Hi All, Slightly off topic, but... Been working with some amazing critters as a volunteer at our local natural history museum. Raptors,...
    Thread by: Liz McDannold, Mar 3, 2011, 13 replies, in forum: Applied Behavior Analysis / Clicker Training
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    Behavioral Indicators

    How about raising the head/nose, flaring the nostrils for breath-holding, spitting? Or taking a breath before relaxing and balancing? I'm...
    Post by: Liz McDannold, Dec 8, 2010 in forum: Applied Behavior Analysis / Clicker Training
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    Body wrap question

    Hi Paulette, Thought just occurred to me- how is Woody's field of vision? Does he still have heavy face wool and 'bangs'? I'm remembering that he...
    Post by: Liz McDannold, Mar 3, 2010 in forum: Gear & Tools