by Enrichment Record | Jul 7, 2017 | Training
Training for laboratory animals can contribute to enhancing animal welfare. The benefits of a good training program include reduction in stress (for both animals and personnel), and improvements in animal care and welfare. Do you have questions about training? Do you...
by Stefanie Nelsen | Jan 5, 2017 | Training
The attachment below has been submitted by Stefanie L. Nelsen (Primate Products, Inc.). It is a quiz to test your knowledge of the 4 aspects of Operant Conditioning: Positive Reinforcement, Negative Reinforcement, Positive Punishment, and Negative Punishment. NOTE;...
by Stefanie Nelsen | Mar 11, 2016 | Training
The following Shaping Plan has been Submitted by Stefanie L. Nelsen (Primate Products, Inc.): GOALS: To acclimate/desensitize/train nonhuman primates to the following, while in quarantine: Positive Human Contact (PHC) Clicker Condition (and possibly target training)...