For those committed to becoming exceptional teachers and trainers, success begins with mastering the mechanics of training and a understanding of how animals learn. At the foundation of this process is the ability to recognize and shape discrimination and establish stimulus control—critical elements that underpin all effective training.

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This course is designed to develop the trainer’s mechanical precision through intensive hands-on practice and targeted instruction. Students focus on sharpening their observation skills, timing, and reinforcement delivery while applying behavior principles in real-time training scenarios using chickens.

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Key learning objectives include:

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