Cutting edge content for lifelong learners dedicated to animal welL-being
Comprehensive Learning in Animal Training and Behavioral Science for Zoo and Wildlife Professionals
AnimalTrainingFundamentals.com is the definitive virtual learning program for those passionate about optimizing animal well-being through behavioral science and training. Membership includes access to the comprehensive credentialing program, which offers a stimulating, rigorous, and engaging curriculum to foster significant professional growth. The world of zoo animal training and wildlife conservation is the backdrop for helping you reach your goals with a wide variety of species from rabbits to rhinos!
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Customize the learning experience to meet your needs, from 1-minute morsels to full blown courses. Listen to interviews and Q & A sessions on the way to work. Grab a 10-minute lesson as time allows. Sit in on a live training session or catch the replay later. There are multiple user-friendly ways to get answers to questions and enhance your knowledge.
For a fraction of what it costs to attend a conference or workshop you get access to the content rich program
Conferences and workshops are great! Imagine a program that offers that type of learning, enthusiasm, and networking all year long for a fraction of the cost. Imagine content that addresses all your needs and offers new inspiring material regularly to keep you motivated and on the cutting edge of progressive animal training. You get that and more, including instant access to all content.
Learn and get inspired by new ideas and resources added regularly
Enrollment options include monthly rates, annual rates (with a substantial savings) and facility rates. Facility memberships offer an excellent way for organizations to provide continuing education to staff members in an extremely cost-effective manner. (Enrollment is risk free. See the Membership Pause, Cancellations, Refunds and Returns section of our Terms and Conditions page for details.)
BARBARA HEIDENREICH // Animal Training Consultant
Barbara is an animal training and behavior consultant known for her work with exotic species and wildlife. She lectures and consults worldwide working with zoos, universities, veterinary professionals, private facilities, the companion animal community, and conservation projects. She has worked onsite with over 90 facilities in 30 countries. She is an adjunct clinical instructor at Texas A&M University. She has produced hundreds of instructional courses, authored two books and guest edited and contributed to four veterinary textbooks.
Barbara started her career as a zookeeper and is still primarily focused on those working with species commonly managed in zoological facilities. Much of her work involves training animals to cooperate in medical care, solving complex behavior problems, making day-to-day care easy and developing caregivers' training skills. Her degree is in Zoology from the University of California at Davis with continuing education in Applied Behavior Analysis. However, she prides herself in being a lifelong learner, striving to gain knowledge daily.
Barbara is thrilled to have had the opportunity to train thousands of animals, from rabbits to rhinos. She is passionate about teaching excellent practical application training skills. By sharing her expertise, she hopes to leave behind a legacy of kindness to animals.
Keep Yourself Motivated and on the Cutting Edge of Progressive Animal Training!
Barbara Heidenreich is providing her own original course materials based on her years of experience as a professional consultant previously only reserved for her clients.
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Thank you for pushing the community and showing us what all can be done. Your creative/quick/calm training style has inspired me immensely and I hope to one day be half as good of a trainer as you! At least with the website I can see "what would Barb do" on several subjects and that is extremely helpful! It is super easy to share with and inspire my co-workers as well! Thank you so much for talking and sharing about tough subjects, one of them being euthanasia. Your course on training for euthanasia was incredibly helpful and inspiring since I work with an older population of animals. It is something in the animal field that we all have to deal with and you have brought to the forefront the idea of planning for it and training for it.
KRISTEN WIENERS
Manager & Training Coordinator - Santa Barbara Zoo
Thank you so much for the best animal training website…ever! The mix of practical application and behavioral science content is amazing and makes it an ongoing inspirational resource for us at Copenhagen Zoo. It's always useful whenever we need a quick tip for a training situation right away, guidance in the more long-term planning, or just looking for new ideas! It is wonderful to see such an experienced animal trainer as you, Barbara, always willing to share ALL your knowledge with us, always ready to guide us personally in our animal behavior challenges and questions and always keeping up on newest science and trends in the animal training. This website is a great tool for us and for anyone looking for ways to enhance the welfare of their animals.
ANNETTE PEDERSON
Welfare &Training Coordinator Copenhagen Zoo
I greatly appreciate that I can "count on you" to be a thorough, accurate source of information. I like that you provide definitions in each YOU Be the Behavior Consultant course. Practical applications are not so new for me, but what has been new the past few years is learning accurate names for some things I've been doing, e.g., Nonlinear Contingency Analysis and shaping with negative reinforcement. I love your video examples of an impressively wide range of species. I will be revisiting your content for sure. Thanks, Barbara, I appreciate all your work. You are always genuine, non-biased, and non-judgemental. Animal Training Fundamentals is my preferred "go to" when I want to review, mull over, and recharge my battery.
MARY A GILBRETH, PHD
SMART DOGS Training and Behavior
Chris Shank, a parrot free flight expert, highlights Barbara's use of resources, especially video examples, to improve her understanding of training. Chris is an active participant in our live events where members discuss hot topics, share training successes, and collaborate on overcoming challenges.
CHRIS SHANK
Cockatoo Downs
Hillary Hankey, a leader in animal training, commends Barbara as a trailblazer in the field. She comments on Barbara’s unwavering commitment to innovation and ethical practice, and how Barbara is dedicated to developing her skills as a scientific practitioner. Hillary recommends the state-of-the-art techniques and invaluable resources, making it a must-join for anyone passionate about animal behavior and training.
Hillary Hankey
Avian Behavior International
This is a great resource for those new to training. Barbara loves to work with those just getting started in the world of training and has plenty of courses designed for the beginner included in this program. Even better is that you will be starting with quality information from the get go. You will also get intricate details that will help you fine tune your practical application skills so you will be off to a good start.
Barbara is known for her innovative approaches to animal training and for promoting discussions that drive animal training in progressive directions. She has been a trailblazer in changing how trainers address motivation, especially for free flight. She has been at the forefront of teaching caregivers how to incorporate genuine choice, nonlinear contingency analysis, and distance as a reinforcer in zoo animal training. Thanks to her extensive network in academic communities, she has been fortunate to connect with great minds who bring new perspectives to traditional thinking on animal training. She enjoys sharing these insights with trainers eager to explore the future of animal behavior and learning. These are the types of discussions you'll find in the Conversations section of the membership program.
Absolutely! It was designed with people like you in mind. It can be challenging to provide continuing education to a whole crew easily, and sometimes you only need a resource to focus on a specific topic. The idea is you can find the exact teaching tool you need in the program and deliver it to the right people on their terms. (For example, squeezing in a ten-minute lesson in between keeper talks, listening to a live-stream episode replay while prepping diets, or analyzing a training session with Barbara during a lunch and learn.) This program also allows behavior managers to experience and learn from others via several features in the program, such as the Tower Talks, Conversations, and the Community.
No! That is what is really exciting. Yes, there is a baseline of material that will always be available to you. You can learn from this material at your own pace. However, we are always adding to this baseline. The library of resources is constantly growing. Additionally, there are live events such as the YOU be the Behavior Consultant series, Tower Talks, and more. And don't forget your opportunity to socialize with others in the forum and chat group. You can also tell us if there is something you would like to see added to the program.
You do get access to pretty much everything right away. However, we will send you additional special resources throughout the course of your time as a member. We will also send you weekly emails when something new is added to the program or if live events are coming up you can attend virtually as a member.
We understand. If you loved the program but found that financially now is not a good time, you can put your subscription on hold and come back later. Maybe you had a change in career paths and no longer see yourself growing this skill, or perhaps virtual learning is not your favorite medium. In any case, it's totally fine and you can cancel at any time. (See terms and conditions for more information on how to cancel.)
No. Your membership entitles you to enter the members area and access the content there released prior to and during the duration of your membership. If you cancel or do not renew your membership you will no longer be able to access the content inside the site.
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