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Birds of a Feather:
Feather Structure, Function, & Pathology

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​Birds of a Feather:
Feather Structure, Function, & Pathology

Sarah Reich, DVM,
Willowbrook Wildlife Center


This lecture offers an overview of feather anatomy, function, and pathology. Discussion includes commonly encountered issues seen in rehabilitation, such as feather damage, malformations, and waterproofing challenges, as well as treatment options and prognoses.

​Understanding the
​Bridging Stimulus

Understanding the ​Bridging Stimulus

Barbara Heidenreich,
www.AnimalTrainingFundamentals.com

A question I am frequently asked is “Why didn’t you bridge?” Which may be more accurately interpreted as why didn’t I use a clicker, a whistle or say a word such as “good”? In reality there is a bridging stimulus, however it is not what people traditionally identify as that signal. The bridging stimulus is a tool for communication that is widely misunderstood. It is often singled out and separated as a specific entity that a trainer must identify and utilize in order to be successful. This presentation will explore what animals may be using as information that indicates reinforcers are forthcoming. It will also explain situations in which a bridging stimulus can be beneficial, unnecessary and at times detrimental to the training process. You will also discover appropriate as well as some creative applications of the bridging stimulus to improve training. This presentation will also clarify why some concepts described as intermediate bridges, terminal bridges and keep going signals are not necessary. Numerous video presentations will help you gain a deeper understanding of the bridging stimulus.

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Animal Behavior Management Alliance

ABMA April 29 - May 1, 2021
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National Wildlife Rehabilitators Association Symposium

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National Wildlife Rehabilitators Association Symposium

NWRA February 25 - 29, 2020
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AALSO March 30 - April 3, 2019
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Animal Behavior Management Alliance

ABMA April 7 - April 12, 2019
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Cephalopod Symposium

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