Coffee with the Critters

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Coffee with the Critters focuses on topics related to training, enrichment, and the science of behavior, known as Applied Behavior Analysis, and features various species for animals, including companions, zoo animals, and wildlife ambassadors. Tune in every week for a new topic!

  1. 1D AGO

    Building Strong Trusting Relationships with Animals

    Building Strong, Trusting Relationships with Animals Here's what we'll cover: -Beginning to strengthen trust through training -Understanding behavior -Shaping trust through two-way learning -Providing functional enrichment

    26 min

  2. 6D AGO

    Training with Noodle, the Cockatiel

    Ready for some live training demonstrations? In this episode, I will be working with Noodle and showing beneficial training for everyday living with animals.

    31 min

  3. FEB 1

    Scent Oriented Foraging Enrichment

    This week's topic: Scent-Oriented Foraging Enrichment Here's what we'll cover: • Designed from a behavioral perspective • Designed from observation ​Examples

    29 min

  4. JAN 19

    Time Management Actions

    This week's topic: Time Management Q&A for Busy Animal Caretakers. Here's what we'll cover: • Tips for Time Management • Implementation Examples I Use

    17 min

  5. JAN 11

    Time Management Q&A

    Time Management Q&A for Busy Animal Caretakers Here's what we'll cover: • Reviewing the responses from the questionnaire • Addressing feedback from last week's topic • Taking your questions and giving feedback ----------------------------------------------------------------- "Coffee with the Critters" airs every Sunday at 9:30 AM EST. This is a live-streamed event on The Animal Behavior Center's Facebook page.

    30 min

  6. JAN 7

    Time Management Tips

    Time Management for Busy Animal Caretakers Here's what we'll cover: • Identifying Obstacles • Defining Goals & Mission • Tips that put thoughts into action

    16 min

  7. 12/21/2025

    Q&A with Lara

    The holidays are a time of chaos, but it doesn't have to be. Visitors teaching your animals to bite, bark, jump, eat junk food, etc. If your traveling for the holidays, how are you keeping your animals occupied while you are gone? Lara answers animal behavior, training, and enrichment questions.

    19 min

  8. 12/15/2025

    Ethics and Entrepreneurship: Building an Animal Career You Can Live With

    In this episode, Lara will be addressing the important topic of Ethics, especially in relation to owning your own business within the animal community. Many people struggle with ethics, politics, and money and trying to stay true to their mission.

    36 min
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Coffee with the Critters focuses on topics related to training, enrichment, and the science of behavior, known as Applied Behavior Analysis, and features various species for animals, including companions, zoo animals, and wildlife ambassadors. Tune in every week for a new topic!

Information

  • Creator
    The Animal Behavior Center
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    16
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © The Animal Behavior Center
  • Show Website
    Coffee with the Critters