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Animal Training

When we talk about giving animals "control" in training, we stumble into vague territory. Control…

Hillary HankeyDecember 12, 2025

Animal Training

Is fear an action or an emotion? It's a question worth sitting with. Because how…

Hillary HankeyNovember 21, 2025

Animal Training

If you've ever found yourself stuck in a training session thinking "why isn't this working?",…

Hillary HankeyNovember 7, 2025

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In progressive training, clarity matters. One of the most powerful tools we have to bring…

A confident ambassador owl isn’t just calm on the glove. They’re responsive, adaptable, and capable…

We're starting a new segment for our weekly newsletters called "Trainers Corner". We will be…

Hillary HankeySeptember 28, 2024

On the Ranch

Avian Behavior International held its first ever animal training retreat at the beginning of February,…

Hillary HankeyFebruary 14, 2018