Australasian Animal Training and Conditioning Workshop

Australasian Animal Training and Conditioning Workshop

Registration now open

http://www.rockhamptonregion.qld.gov.au/FacilitiesRecreation/Rockhampton-Zoo/The-GAP-Workshop

The GAP – Giving Animals Purpose 2016

23rd-26th October, 2016

Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia

Expression of Interest for attending Workshop and Call for Papers

Expression of Interest for attending – Submit by 1st July, 2016

Planning for the event is well underway with an exciting list of keynotes from Australia and abroad offering a truly international flavour for attendees.  To assist us with our planning, we would appreciate receiving expressions of interest from those of you who would like to attend this Workshop.  In registering your interest, you will automatically be added to our mail out list, ensuring that you are kept informed of updates as planning progresses and details are finalised. Please note your interest by emailing us at TheGap@rrc.qld.gov.au

Call for Papers – Submit by 1st June, 2016

Organisers are pleased to invite the submission of abstracts for presentations at The GAP Workshop in Rockhampton, October 2016. The theme for the conference is Giving Animals Purpose.

This Workshop aims to explore the diverse ways in which training and conditioning programs can add purpose to the lives of the animals in our care.  Papers are sought that cover all aspects of animal training and conditioning including, but not limited to, training for medical procedures, enrichment programs, service animals, military/defence, entertainment and conservation. 

If you are involved in training or conditioning animals for any purpose and passionate about your programs, we invite you to share your triumphs and challenges with industry colleagues to contribute to a greater understanding and appreciation of this complex and diverse field.  Presentations will be 10-15 minutes long and may also include practical demonstrations* where circumstances permit (*please include details in your abstract). The usual AV presentation tools will be available to support your delivery. Abstracts should be prepared using the attached template and lodged via Email to TheGap@rrc.qld.gov.au by close of business 1st June, 2016.

Please include the following information in your response to the call for papers.

•        Title of Proposal

•        Name and contact details of individual and/or organisation delivering the presentation

•        Abstract of the proposal (no more than 250 words)

Please submit your response via email to TheGap@rrc.qld.gov.au

3rd International Animal Training Conference

3^rd International Animal Training Conference

12^th – 16^th June 2016!

Animal Training – The Journey

After the fantastic success of the second International Animal Training Conference we are very proud to announce we will once again be running this event!

Entitled “Animal Training – The Journey”, the conference will focus on the hows, ifs and whys of animal training, showing both the trainers’ and animals’ journeys from concept to conclusion. Whilst we’re all very proud of showing off the finished results of our training sometimes the most interesting and exciting part of the process is how we got there. The conference will delve into this area looking at the entire process rather than just the final result.

You may have also noticed that the event is now over four days, please check back soon for more details and see our exciting plans unravel as we continue to plan for this exciting 3^rd International Animal Training Conference.

Just as before all animal training related fields are welcome, from exotics to guide dogs, killer whales to snails – please come and share your animal training journey with us.

Keep checking back on our web site for further information http://twycrosszoo.org/animal-training-conference/ or please email twycross.conferences@twycrosszoo.org so we can keep you up to date with all our exciting developments.

KEYNOTE ANNOUNCEMENT

It is brilliant to already be able to announce that we have secured our keynote speaker, none other than Ken Ramirez. A 35+ year veteran of animal care and training, Ken has worked across the world as a trainer, biologist, behaviourist and consultant as well as hosting the successful TV show ‘Talk to the Animals’.

ONE DAY WORKSHOP WITH STEVE MARTIN

We are very happy to announce that, Steve Martin of Natural Encounters Inc. will be hosting a pre conference workshop on the 12^th June 2016. This workshop will be a one day event at an additional price of £75 if you register for the 3^rd International Animal Training Conference.

More details and content of the workshop will be announced shortly, so make sure you keep checking this webpage for further details.

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!

We are pleased to announce that the registration for this amazing conference is now active and as always we have an early bird rate of £170 if you book before the 1^st September 2015.

Please take a look at our webpage for more information and links to the registration form.

Do you want to attend? Even better, do you want to present?  Start thinking now about your travel plans, and we hope to see all of you in 2016!

IATC3 Committee

Kris, Zak, Hannah, Annie, Viki and Amy

W: http://twycrosszoo.org/animal-training-conference/

TRAINING AND ENRICHMENT WORKSHOP FOR ZOO AND AQUARIUM ANIMALS

TRAINING AND ENRICHMENT WORKSHOP FOR ZOO AND AQUARIUM ANIMALS

 

Presented by: Active Environments and Shape of Enrichment

Hosted by: Moody Gardens, Galveston, TX

Dates:  December 8-12, 2014 (Ice breaker evening of December 7)

Instructors: Gail Laule, Margaret Whittaker, and Valerie Hare

Active Environments and Shape of Enrichment are proud to present the sixth Training and Enrichment Workshop for Zoo and Aquarium Animals.  The Workshop returns to its original host institution, Moody Gardens, which thanks to Hurricane Ike, is newly renovated and offers exciting opportunities for participants.  This unique five-day Workshop is designed for keepers, aquarists, managers, supervisors, curators, and veterinarians working with all species of animals held in zoos, aquariums, rescue centers, and sanctuaries.  The Workshop will present an array of topics related to the behavioral management approach to caring for captive animals, with a focus on environmental enrichment, positive reinforcement training, and the problem-solving process.  

Workshop format includes lecture, discussion, small group projects, demonstrations, and hands-on training and enrichment opportunities with Moody Garden’s diverse collection.  Skills taught are directly related to enhancing staff’s ability to manage animal behavior, improve animal welfare, and provide optimal care for captive animals.  The Workshop format is designed to maximize the value for each participant and to address your specific situations, needs, problems, and objectives.  Be prepared to interact, share, and participate to make the experience as useful and relevant to you as possible.

The registration fee is $1100 and includes the following:

·        6 nights stay in the Moody Gardens Resort Hotel (double occupancy)**

·        All workshop materials

·        All breakfasts, lunches and snacks during the workshop

·        Icebreaker, 1 dinner, and closing banquet

·        Commemorative Workshop t-shirt                             

** Single room rate including registration fee:  $1,500

Local fee (minus hotel):  $675

If using credit card, add 5% processing fee.

For more information contact:

Active Environments, Inc.  Tel: 805-737-3700   

E-mail Katie Zufall:  katie.ae@ix.netcom.com

Moody Gardens, Diane Olsen: dolsen@moodygardens.com

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6th Annual Art and Science of Animal Training Conference

6th Annual Art and Science of Animal Training Conference

Saturday, March 22nd, 2014

University of North Texas

Denton, Texas

9:00am – 6:30pm

Registration now open!

For more information please click

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The International Association of Avian Trainers and Educators Symposium

IAATE International Symposium

The International Association of Avian Trainers and Educators Symposium

Brisbane 2014: IAATE Down Under

July 3-4, 2014

Hosted in Brisbane, Austraila

For more information please click

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2nd International Animal Training Conference

2nd International Animal Training Conference

5th - 8th October 2014

And they said it couldn't be done!

We are excited to announce the 2nd International Animal Training Conference at Twycross Zoo, UK on the 5th - 8th October 2014. The title of this exciting animal training conference will be "and they said it couldn't be done".

The conference will be spread over a total of four days with the first day, Sunday 5th, consisting of the registration and an ice-breaker event which will sure be a great way to start networking with your fellow delegates. The following 3 days will consist of exciting talks, workshops and training related topics from all disciplines.

All animal training related fields welcomed from exotics to guide dogs, killer whales to snails - please come and share your animal training achievements with us all.

Amazing cost of just £170 (£160 if you book before the 1st January 2014) - this includes scheduled breaks, lunches and the Ice breaker event.

KEYNOTE ANNOUNCEMENT

Steve Martin of Natural Encounters Inc. will be our first keynote speaker this year. With over 35 years' experience as an animal trainer, starting back in 1976 establishing the first bird show of its kind at San Diego Wild Animal Park in 1976, Steve Martin is one of the best-known animal trainers in the world. More information on Steve Martin can be found on our webpage. http://www.twycrosszoo.org/animaltrainingconference.aspx

Even better if you register for the conference you can also attend a 1 day workshop on the Sunday 5th October 2014, hosted by Thad Lacinak and Angie Millwood (Precision Behavior  - http://www.precisionbehavior.com/) at an additional cost of £75 - more details to follow on this shortly

Do you want to attend? Even better, do you want to present? If you would like to present a talk at this conference then please use the abstract submission form found on the webpage.

Places are limited so please register now to avoid disappointment. 

Start thinking now about your travel plans, and we hope to see all of you in 2014!

Please keep checking back on our web page http://www.twycrosszoo.org/animaltrainingconference.aspx  for further information or please email twycross.conferences@twycrosszoo.org to be kept updated.

ATEC2013 BALI - CALL FOR PAPERS

FIRST Call for Papers & Poster Abstracts.

HI everyone in our Zoo community worldwide,

we are thrilled to announce that our ATEC2013 website is now 'live' and wish

to warmly invite you to visit

the link below to see the exciting program we have here in Bali, Indonesia.

What a great way to end a busy ZOO year with a trip to paradise!

If you want to take your animal care skills to the next level, come along

and join this exciting workshop with the 'best of the best'  in Animal

training - Steve Martin Natural Encounters Inc  and Environment Enrichment ,

Valerie Hare, SHAPE.

Hope you can join us for this very exciting event in Bali, Indonesia -

REGISTRATIONS NOW OPEN! - http://www.atecbali.com/

DON'T MISS THE 'EARLY BIRD' RATE

Please follow us on Facebook -

https://www.facebook.com/pages/ATEC-Bali/336973899768053

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Courses on General Primate Biology and Primate Husbandry, Nutrition and Handling

Course on General Primate Biology -

Behavior, Husbandry and Training of laboratory Primates

for Scientists, Veterinarians and Students, November 18.-21. 2013, at the German Primate Center -

For further information: http://www.euprim-net.eu/network/courses.htm

1st International Animal Training Conference

1st International Animal Training Conference

Twycross Zoo, England will be hosting the 1st International Animal training Conference and we would love for you to attend.

This conference will be looking at all animal training related fields from exotics & zoo’s to working animals. Come along and share your animal training achievements and experiences whilst learning from industry experts in a variety of seminars, hands on sessions and demonstrations.

 

This 3 full day conference is at an amazing cost of just£150 (including schedule breaks, lunches and the ice breaker event, an ideal time to network with fellow trainers).

 

Places are limited so please register now to avoid disappointment.

For more information please take a look at our webpage (http://www.twycrosszoo.org//animaltrainingconference.aspx) which is continually being updated as we prepare for this exciting conference or if you require specific information then email us at twycross.conferences@twycrosszoo.org

 

 

ABSTRACT SUBMISSION

CALL FOR PAPERS

We invite the submission of abstracts for the 1^st International Animal Training Conference, for both oral and poster presentations. Oral presentations should be 20 minutes long, including time for questions. Poster size is A1 max (594x841mm)

Abstracts will be reviewed and it is anticipated that authors will be notified of the outcome of their submission by 7^th March 2013. When submitting your abstract please include your conference booking reference number which you will be given once you have registered for the conference and payment has been cleared. It is highly advised that delegates register for the conference as early as possible to reserve their place as places are subject to availability. Please check the website (www.twycrosszoo.org/animaltrainingconference.aspx) for updates.

Enquiries to: twycross.conferences@twycrosszoo

.org

Deadline for Submissions

1^st March 2013