Employee training solutions to support meaningful behavior change to improve animal care outcomes.
Connection Between Behavior Science and Animal Care
Toolkit of behavior change techniques for caretakers of animals in zoo settings.
Behavior Toolkit for the Animal Care Professional
Author: Cassie Vergason McKeel
Online learning series to help build foundational knowledge of behavior science and its application to animals.
The three-course sequence begins with an introduction to behavior science and how to apply its principles to working with animals.
Course 1 focuses on “how” animals learn and how we can make meaningful behavior change through positive means.
Course 2 teaches how to design and implement behavior change techniques in animal training programs.
Course 3 shows how to measure whether an intervention is working and document progress on a graph to give insight to ensure an intervention is effective and sustainable.
Cassie Vergason McKeel worked in zoological facilities for nine years. Cassie saw first-hand the application of behavior science as a tool to promote positive change caring for animals. Cassie earned her master’s in applied behavior analysis and organizational behavior management. She is passionate about disseminating best practices.
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