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Fostering the human-animal bond with positive reinforcement

Barbara had always known animals were her calling. However after trying many different types of animal related jobs and receiving her degree in zoology, she finally stumbled upon animal training.  What a wonderful discovery it was! Finally a career where she could get paid to play with animals! In 1990 Barbara began training birds in zoos for free flight educational programs. She trained birds and staff at facilities around the country. This eventually evolved into consulting on animal training around the world. She joined the board of directors for the International Association of Avian Trainers and Educators in 1997 and will be the first female president of the organization as of February 2005.  But what she gained from this career was far more than good times and experiences. She learned how the science of behavior works, how positive reinforcement training allows one to forge an amazing bond with an animal, and how many people are seeking information to help them to do the same.