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Animal Behavior Conversations: The Podcast of The ABMA

Shane Gorbett, Board of Directors, The Animal Behavior Management Alliance

The Animal Behavior Management Alliance (ABMA) strives to spread knowledge throughout the animal care field to help enhance animal care through operant conditioning. Each episode we will discuss a topic in the world of animal care and break down the science of behavior change. To achieve this, the podcast’s host, Shane Gorbett, will interview fellow trainers and experts from across the world to discuss all things training, behavior, enrichment, welfare, and much more! This podcast will be a great

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00:48:03

13: Punishment and Why We Don't Use It with Justin...

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2023/05/03

This episode Justin Garner of Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, returns to break down both Positive and Negative Punishment. We discuss practical applications of using Punishment and the "side effects" of its usage. Punishment focuses on what the animal shouldn't do, as opposed to providing the information of what they should do. Tune in for Justin's fun "Training Tale" about a dog that helped to teach a cheetahs ]how to shift. For questions or suggestions about the podcast email

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00:38:46

12: Negative Reinforcement and Why We Focus on...

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2023/04/26

This episode current President of The ABMA, Anaka Nazareth of the National Aquarium, continues our discussion about reinforcement from Episode 9 by breaking down Negative Reinforcement. We discuss practical applications of using Negative Reinforcement including using this method as a way to give animals control and a voice in their training. However, the episode ends with an explanation of why we want to focus on positive, not negative reinforcement during behavioral interventions and

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00:51:46

11: The Trainer's Mindset: The Importance of How We...

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2023/04/19

This episode Wouter Stellaard, Behavior 360 and The Kuzo Group, continues the discussion about Tokitae, the killer whale, and touches on the importance of using data to make informed welfare decisions. Additionally, Wouter discusses the importance of putting the animals' successes first and how we talk and think about training. Tune in for some amazing training stories from Wouter including providing more control opportunities for bears. For questions or suggestions about the podcast email

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10: Past is Prologue - Using Our Knowledge to Do What...

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2023/04/12

This episode Mark Simmons, author of “Killing Keiko: The True Story of Free Willy’s Return to the Wild”, dissects the recent news about the plans to release Tokitae, the killer whale, and two Pacific white-sided dolphins, Li-i and Loke, into the waters of the Pacific Northwest. Mark also discusses his talk at the 2023 conference, "Past is Prologue", which focused on the role of trainers in the preservation of species. Tune in for an amazing "Training Tale" from Mark where he

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00:22:33

9: Positive Reinforcement - Empowering Animals with...

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2023/04/05

This episode Andie Haugen, Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden, discusses the the big one: Positive Reinforcement! Positive Reinforcement is an amazing tool to empower animals and allows for each animal to learn in their own way. Tune in for a two for one "Training Tales" from Andie where she recounts how she captured an animal to mimic the legendary Indiana Jones theme song and describes the fun challenges of switching the cheetah's blood draws from Free Contact to Protected Contact

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00:56:14

8: Recap of the 2023 ABMA/IMATA Conference in...

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2023/03/29

This episode, through daily live recordings, features a recap of the 2023 ABMA/IMATA joint conference (March 5-10 2023) hosted by Zoo Atlanta and the Georgia Aquarium. Each day of the conference, one of the presenters for the day discusses their presentation and other learning that impacted them.Day 1: Benjamin Fainsod, Jerusalem Zoo (carnivores@jerusalemzoo.org) Day 2: Justin Garner, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay (justingarner80@gmail.com) Day 3: Jen Dew, Columbus Zoo and Aquarium

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00:47:25

7: Consequences with Pablo Joury, Columbus Zoo and...

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2023/03/22

This episode Pablo Joury, Curator of Pinnipeds at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, discusses Consequences and finishes our breakdown of the ABCs of Behavior! We start with a quick run down of reinforcement and punishment and then continue on exploring the many different ways consequences can be applied while training. Tune in for our first in-person podcast and for Pablo's "Training Tale" of training the first ever eye ultrasound on a sea lion! Additionally, stick around until the end of

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00:25:09

6: Antecedents with Chris Jenkins, Natural...

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2023/03/15

This episode Chris Jenkins of Natural Encounters, Inc. continues our discussion about the ABCs of Behavior with the start of it all: Antecedents! We discuss how antecedents set the stage for successful behaviors and how our business cards should read "Professional Antecedent Rearrangers" since that is such a powerful tool while shaping behavior. Tune in for Chris's fun "Training Tale" about training a Harris hawk with a very unusual reinforcer. Also, learn more about "The TEC Talk Podcast: Presented

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00:34:20

5: The ABCs of Behavior with Nicki Boyd, San Diego...

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2023/03/08

This episode Nicki Boyd, San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance, discusses the namesake of the podcast: The ABCs of Behavior! Antecedent, Behavior, Consequence and how we can utilize the ABCs of Behavior to help us maintain and train new behaviors. Tune in for some amazing training stories from Nicki about emergency recall training with bears, tigers, polar bears, and gorillas. You can also read more and see videos of the emergency recall training in the Winter 2023 publication of "Engage" on the ABMA's

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00:35:08

4: Operant Conditioning - Reinforcing for Tomorrow...

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2023/03/01

This episode Steve Martin, President and CEO of Natural Encounters, Inc. and a leader in the field of behavior management, starts our deep dive into the science of behavior change with the crux of it all: Operant Conditioning! We discuss the importance of having the mindset of reinforcing for tomorrow and how the artful application of training includes a dialogue, with two-way communication, between the teacher and the learner.Tune in for some incredible animal training stories from Steve, ranging

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00:32:11

3: Describe Training in One Word: Relationships with...

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2023/02/22

This episode Justin Garner, The ABMA Board Member and trainer at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, was asked to describe training in one word and his response was: Relationships! We dig deep into the many levels of that answer including the importance of animal-trainer relationships fostered by positive reinforcement training techniques using the most positive, least intrusive effective intervention. Stay tuned for Justin's "Training Tale" where he talks about forming a relationship with a stellar Steller's

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00:22:43

2: What is The ABMA and Behavior Management with...

Animal Behavior Conversations: The Podcast of The ABMA ·

2023/02/22

This episode we dive into the history, goals, resources, and community of The Animal Behavior Management Alliance (The ABMA) with the current president of The ABMA, Kelly Elkins! Also, learn more about what behavior management is in practice and why that phrase was chosen for the organization's name. Stay tuned for Kelly's "Training Tale" about her close encounter with manta rays and the importance of connecting with animals and wildlife. For questions or suggestions about the podcast email

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00:30:43

1: Introduction to the Podcast with Host, Shane...

Animal Behavior Conversations: The Podcast of The ABMA ·

2023/02/22

Welcome to the brand new podcast from The Animal Behavior Management Alliance (The ABMA): "Animal Behavior Conversations"! Our first episode introduces you to your host, Shane Gorbett, who is currently on the Board of Directors for The ABMA, pinniped trainer at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, and self-proclaimed behavior nerd. This episode we will also give an introduction to the podcast. Each week Shane will be joined by another professional in the field of animal training and care as they break

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