Eva Bertilsson In Australia - December 6 - 9 2024

Eva Bertilsson in Australia!

🎫 Event Agenda 🎫

Days 1-2: Chicken Training for Animal Trainers!

- Deep-Dive in Practical Training: Using chickens as teachers for hands-on learning.

Individualised Approach:
- Focus on the unique needs of each animal.
- Identifying both long and short-term goals relevant to the individual in their context.

Welfare-Focused Training:
- Emphasising behaviours beneficial for the chickens.
- Building essential skills while ensuring a fun learning experience.

Motivations & Reinforcers:
- Tailoring approaches to the individual animal.

Comprehensive process:
- Planning, preparing, doing, evaluating!

Everyday Care Behaviours:
- Techniques for group and individual feeding.
- Training for moving between locations, stationing, separation, crate training, introducing novel objects, and beginning medical training.

Multiple Animal Management:
- Strategies to minimise conflict and separation distress.
- Maximising training and learning opportunities.

Trainer Mechanics:
- Focus on observation, cue delivery, and reinforcement.
- Enhancing trainer coordination; chickens, with their acute vision, help trainers refine their skills by responding to both intended and unintended cues.

Engaging & Educational Experience:
- Teamwork and engaging training sessions.
- Valuable planning, preparation, evaluation, and discussion time.
- Networking opportunities with fellow enthusiasts.

TAGteach Faculty Insights:
- Special focus on trainer mechanics.
- Incorporating flow chart work for better planning and decision-making.

Days 3-4: Cooperative Care In Practice - a relaxing, joyful and enriching experience for all!

Practical training with 4 dog/handler teams, where the attending dog teams will be coached by Eva in their cooperative care training, and at the same time function as demo dogs for the class.

Attendees get to follow along as Eva coaches the attending teams. The training will be individualised and focus on the needs of each team, which means that attendees will get to observe a wide range of challenges and solutions within the realm of cooperative care.

The seminar will also include some lecture time, and room for questions and reflections.

Topics include:
- Goals and priorities in cooperative care training
- Getting stuff done
- “Attitude-direction-precision”
- How are we doing? Data collection in the moment and over time
- Helpful behaviours and how we build them
- Positive reinforcement contingencies
- Relaxation, movement and stillness
- Making use of what you’ve got
- Sports training inspiration
- Introducing stimuli and building toward medical procedures
- Identifying components
- A multi-angled approach
- From “okay” to “yay”
- Learners in control
- Dealing with plateaus
- Honouring the learner’s voice
- The ABC of choice and control
- The story of start button behaviours
- “But what if we have to?” Force conditions, warning signals and more.
- The human factor

Eva Bertilsson: A World-Renowned Expert in Animal Training

We are thrilled to host Eva Bertilsson, a globally recognised authority in the field of animal training. Eva’s extensive knowledge and experience, backed by her master’s degree in behavior analysis, makes her an invaluable resource for trainers seeking to advance their skills. She has made significant contributions to the Karen Pryor Clicker Expo and is the co-author of the acclaimed book ‘Agility Right from the Start’. Eva’s expertise extends far beyond agility training, encompassing the core principles of positive reinforcement applicable across various animal training disciplines.

Two Day Option (Sat&Sun): $350
Four Day Option: $700
Four Day Canine Working Spot Option: $850 - Dogs will be in training on Sunday and Monday.
(Please note we have added Zip and Afterpay for this event)

Morning Tea and Afternoon Tea will be provided

Why Attend This Workshop?

Eva Bertilsson’s approach is not just theoretical but also deeply practical. By attending, you will gain access to insights that blend scientific understanding with real-world applications. This is more than just a learning opportunity; it’s a chance to be part of a community dedicated to excellence in animal training.

Your Next Steps:

1. Mark Your Calendar: December 6-9, 2024.
2. Register Now for This Opportunity: Secure your spot via the form on this site. Spaces are limited and will be in high demand.
3. Prepare for Transformation: Get ready to experience a significant shift in your training proficiency, empowering you to handle husbandry-related tasks with greater ease and confidence.