The benefits of working with multiple species
Students in the Karen Pryor Academy (KPA) Dog Training Professional (DTP) program are required to choose an alternate, non-canine, species to work with in order to complete several exercises in the program. In this video submitted by KPA Certified Training Partner (CTP) Cheryl Warner, feathered residents of Luvin Arms Animal Sanctuary, chickens Helen and Gracie, learn new behaviors. In the video, Helen is being trained by volunteer Madi to station on a scale, while Cheryl demonstrates targeting and spinning with Gracie. “Gracie was my second species for the KPA DTP course,” said Cheryl. “This experience was the catalyst for building out a very robust clicker training and enrichment program at Luvin Arms Animal Sanctuary, where Gracie and her farm-animal companions reside. Chickens are capable of learning all sorts of great tricks! The behaviors in the video are just the beginning. I've also taught walking with me, an enthusiastic recall, color differentiation, walking through a hula hoop, and targeting lots of new objects. However, spinning is always the crowd favorite!“
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