07 Repetitive Behavior- Stop the Madness!

Animal Training Fundamentals with Barbara Heidenreich

Not all repetitive behavior is stereotypic. Many times it is the result of reinforcement. Determining why an animal is presenting repetitive behavior requires asking our selves a series of questions that can reveal triggers and consequences that maintain the undesired behavior. This can then help us develop a strategy to address the problem. In this podcast Barbara Heidenreich goes over these questions as well as defines stereotypic behavior and some practices to avoid when dealing with a true stereotypy that can make the problem worse! Visit the shows webpage at www.AnimalTrainingFundamentals.com for a video example and a download discussed in the podcast.