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1 An Introduction to the Application of Science-Based Training Technology 
Barbara Heidenreich, BS(Zoology)  Veterinary Clinics: Exotic Animal Practice  Volume 15, Issue 3, Pages (September 2012) DOI: /j.cvex Copyright © Terms and Conditions

2 Fig. 1 A rabbit targets to a tennis ball. This allows the trainer to direct the animal where to go without the use of coercion. Veterinary Clinics: Exotic Animal Practice  , DOI: ( /j.cvex ) Copyright © Terms and Conditions

3 Fig. 2 A white rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum) at the Auckland Zoo in New Zealand opens its mouth in anticipation of receiving food. This gives the trainer, Kathryn McKee, the opportunity to capture behavior rather than shape it with approximations. Veterinary Clinics: Exotic Animal Practice  , DOI: ( /j.cvex ) Copyright © Terms and Conditions

4 Fig. 3 Placing food in front of animal that cannot access it before a training session can create anxiety. Veterinary Clinics: Exotic Animal Practice  , DOI: ( /j.cvex ) Copyright © Terms and Conditions

5 Fig. 4 The food reinforcers for a rabbit can include portions of the daily rations of greens and other produce. Veterinary Clinics: Exotic Animal Practice  , DOI: ( /j.cvex ) Copyright © Terms and Conditions

6 Fig. 5 Placing the scale so that is flush with the floor and steady makes it more likely a parrot will step onto it. Veterinary Clinics: Exotic Animal Practice  , DOI: ( /j.cvex ) Copyright © Terms and Conditions

7 Fig. 6 Touching the foot of a Harpy eagle (Harpia harpyja) is paired with the delivery of preferred food items. Veterinary Clinics: Exotic Animal Practice  , DOI: ( /j.cvex ) Copyright © Terms and Conditions


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