Animal Training - Behaviour Assessments 0.0 / 5 ? OtherAnimal ManagementOtherOther Created by: Becky_BerryCreated on: 04-03-21 07:35 Why do we carry out behavioural assessments? we can think of a suitable training programme dependent on the character of the animal injuries? training suitability history 'mood' aggression natural behaviours reinforcement preferences or aversions 1 of 6 What methods might be used for assessing behaviour observations collect base line data including video handling (if safe) offer different foods/toys (reinforcement test) record behavioural response ask owner/keeper e.g., questionnaire want to give a good impression so may lie objective 2 of 6 Objective vs. Subjective Objective unbiased not coloured by personal feelings facts factual and verifiable 3 of 6 Two Types of Behaviour Test Approach test: use a scale Reinforcement test: don't ask the dog to do anything 4 of 6 Benefits of suing well-defined scales to Measure R unbiased limited interpretation described behavioural response OBJECTIVE 5 of 6 What needs to be in a behaviour assessment? behaviour around other dogs food aggression interaction with people 6 of 6
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