28: Criteria: Defining the Behavior with Becky Wolf, San Diego Zoo
Description
This episode Becky Wolf, San Diego Zoo, discusses criteria as it pertains to defining behaviors while training. Becky gives examples and a breakdown of the four aspects of a behavior that can be reinforced: topography, duration, frequency, and intensity. The episode ends with a discussion on why it is so important to both the animals, the individual trainer, and a team that a behavior has clear, defined criteria. Stay tuned in for a special treat as Becky shares three "Training Tales" including a unique ostrich recall, a jumping lion, and a cheetah that made special connections with guests. For questions or suggestions about the podcast email abc@theabma.org and to reach Becky contact bwolf@sdzwa.org Let's talk some training!
3:25 : Intro to Becky Wolf
6:00 Definition of Criteria
6:30 Example of a behavior’s criteria in practice
8:45 Topography
12:30 Duration
16:00 Frequency
17:25 Intensity
18:45 Can a behavior’s criteria have multiple aspects?
20:20 Can a behavior have a lower and upper range of criteria?
22:20 Latency
24:55 When a behavior’s criteria isn’t met
29:00 Why is it important to the animal that we have clear, defined criteria?
31:00 Why is it important to a trainer/team that we have clear, defined criteria?
35:05 “Training Tales”
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