Animal Training

Developing and implementing a training program

Using one trainer with a constant training style provides clearer direction and usually speeds the initial training. When developing a training program, have a firm commitment to the project from your superiors and be committed yourself. Believing that the animal...

Year Published: 1992Topics: Animal TrainingAnimal Type: All/General, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Edwards, S. 1992. Developing and implementing a training program. Gorilla Gazette 6(3), 9-10.

Use of positive behavioral techniques in primates for husbandry and enrichment

Primates, as a group, offer great opportunities for positive reinforcement work.

Year Published: 1992Topics: Animal TrainingAnimal Type: Baboon, Capuchin, Chimpanzee, Lemur, Macaque, Marmoset, Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate, Owl Monkey, Squirrel Monkey, Vervet (African Green Monkey)

Citation: Laule, G. E. 1992. Use of positive behavioral techniques in primates for husbandry and enrichment. The Newsletter 3(4), 1-2.

In-homecage blood collection from conscious stumptailed macaques

Six adult female stumptailed macaques (Macaca aretoides) were trained within a two week period to actively co-operate during in-homecage venipuncture rather than in a restraint apparatus away from the homecage. The training was based on consistent firmness, gentleness and patience....

Year Published: 1992Topics: Animal Training, Biological Sampling & Physiological MeasurementAnimal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Reinhardt, V., Cowley, D. 1992. In-homecage blood collection from conscious stumptailed macaques. Animal Welfare 1(4), 249-255.

Transport-cage training of caged rhesus macaques

A simple training protocol is described which ensures that [most] caged animals readily enter a transport cage.

Year Published: 1992Topics: Animal Training, Handling, RestraintAnimal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Reinhardt, V. 1992. Transport-cage training of caged rhesus macaques. Animal Technology 43, 57-61.

Improved handling of experimental rhesus monkeys

The significant increase of serum cortisol concentration associated with involuntary manual or mechanical restraint during venipuncture was absent in females who were trained to voluntarily cooperate during the procedure in the homecage. The present findings indicate that training rhesus monkeys...

Year Published: 1992Topics: Animal Training, Biological Sampling & Physiological MeasurementAnimal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Reinhardt, V. 1992. Improved handling of experimental rhesus monkeys. In: The Inevitable Bond. Examining Scientist-Animal Interactions. Davis, H., Balfour, A. D. (eds), 171-177. Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, UK.

Are rhesus macaques really so aggressive?

Several years of experience with pair housing of previously single-caged adult rhesus macaques and venipuncture in the home cage of cooperative, non-resisting animals lead the author to conclude that rhesus macaques are not as aggressive as commonly believed.

Year Published: 1992Topics: Animal Training, Human-Animal Interaction, Social Housing & CompanionshipAnimal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Reinhardt, V. 1992. Are rhesus macaques really so aggressive? International Zoo News 39(1), 14-19.

Tips for handling small primates

Small primates, such as squirrel monkeys, can easily be trained or conditioned to obey simple commands. Training techniques are not described. No data are included in this article.

Year Published: 1992Topics: Animal Training, HandlingAnimal Type: Nonhuman Primate, Squirrel Monkey

Citation: Rudd, P. 1992. Tips for handling small primates. Contemporary Topics in Laboratory Animal Science 31(5), 45.

Training as environmental enrichment for chimpanzees

Results indicated that training can be enriching for [group-housed] chimpanzees by increasing social play and reducing inactivity.

Year Published: 1993Topics: Animal TrainingAnimal Type: Chimpanzee, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Bloomsmith, M. A., Lambeth, S. P., Laule, G. E. et al. 1993. Training as environmental enrichment for chimpanzees. American Journal of Primatology 30, 299 (Abstract).

Improving the work environment for animal care personnel with laboratory macaques

New techniques were developed to avoid the manual transfer - and the associated health hazard - of caged macaques during handling procedures.

Year Published: 1993Topics: Animal Training, Housing, Husbandry & ManagementAnimal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Cowley, D., Vertein, R., Pape, H. et al. 1993. Improving the work environment for animal care personnel with laboratory macaques. Animal Technology 44, 129-135.

Behavioral training of primates and other zoo animals for veterinary procedures

Animal training has the potential for reducing stress and creating a strong trainer/animal bond while making procedures safer for all involved.

Year Published: 1993Topics: Animal TrainingAnimal Type: All/General, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Reichard, T., Laule, G. E. 1993. Behavioral training of primates and other zoo animals for veterinary procedures. Proceedings American Association of Zoo Veterinarians, 65-69.