Issue 21 | August 2021
Pushing ALL My Buttons: Dogs Using Communication Buttons
Lately there have been a lot of videos all over the internet of dogs using buttons to ask for things. The dogs ask to go out, go to the park, for dinner, all manner of things....
A tribute to Dr. Pat Anderson
Dr. Patricia Anderson, CPBC, was a much-loved and respected member of IAABC, who sadly passed away on July 26th this year. To honor Pat's contributions to IAABC's Parrot Division and...
Beyond the Cat Tree: Feline Enrichment for the New Behavior Consultant
Animal care professionals, behavior consultants, and pet owners continue to learn about the benefits of enrichment and the different methods of incorporating enrichment into the lives of the animals they...
The Dead Dogs on My Phone
Like so many shelter staff, my phone is full of pictures of animals I do not own. Sometimes they’re being cute, sometimes they’re being naughty, sometimes I’m recording a playgroup,...
Case Study: Tommy, Fear of Clippers
Last winter (2020) Tommy needed to be clipped (bib clip: chest and underside of neck) as his coat was very thick and any exercise or warm days could be uncomfortable...
Pet Parent Support Network: Creating a Successful Alternative to Surrender Through a Least Intrusive, Minimally Aversive Approach
While our shelter had always provided post-adoption support to adopters as well as to the general public when needed through both paid and subsidized programs, with the pandemic came an...
When Cute Is Not Enough: What Behavior Consultants Should Know About Exotic Animal Pets
If a client questions you about obtaining an exotic animal as a pet, educate and discuss the realities of exotic animal ownership. (You can attempt a discussion on how many...
Does Clicker Training Lead to Faster Acquisition of Behavior for Dog Owners? It Depends on the Behavior
Assuming that the clicker functions as a conditioned reinforcer, it is important to understand the research regarding a clicker’s efficacy in the learner’s acquisition of new behaviors when compared to...
The Benefits of Teaching a Parrot Tricks
Living with an intelligent exotic animal like a parrot can be an absolute joy. It can also be quite challenging trying to meet the complex needs of these marvelous sentient...
Living and Learning with Ozzie: From “Unpredictable” Biter to Accomplished Painter
Shortly before I became a student of applied behavior analysis, a new parrot came to live with Steve and me. Ozzie, an adult female green Quaker parrot (hatch date April...
The Human-Avian Bond
According to the 2015-2016 American Pet Products Association survey, 6.1 million American households own an estimated 14.3 million birds, making birds the fourth most common pet following dogs, cats, and...
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