ORCA, one of the organizations run by the behavior analysis department at the Univerisity of North Texas is sponsoring a conference on Friday on “The Art and Science of Animal Training: Where Are We Now? Where Are We Going?”
I was able to sign up to go at the student rate, since I’m taking classes at UNT. They have a phenomenal group of speakers that they are bringing in, and I’m pretty excited. The group involves some of the top animal trainers in the country as well as people doing forefront research on animal behavior, animal training, clicker training and operant conditioning. I’ll get to hear Bob Bailey, Alexandra Kurland, Ken Ramirez and others. I’m going to be overwhelmed with interesting information, I’m afraid!
Here’s more information about the event, including information about the speakers and abstracts for their talks.
EDIT: 21 Mar. To read my notes and thoughts about the event, check out this post.
Please, Please share what you learn at the conference! I am sooo envious!
Thanks
Lisa
PS just found a copy of the training a goldfish book and have started reading.
Lisa
Lisa,
I plan to go to the conference armed with a pen and a pad of paper. I’ll be taking notes, and I’ll definitely be posting my thoughts and what I learn! (Although, it could take a few days before I get everything written up.)
By the way, what goldfish book are you reading?
I’ve been using the R2 fish school training kit. I didn’t know someone had written a book! I’d love to know where you found it.
cheers,
Mary