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| Behavior Analysis Goes to the Dogs |
| Sunday, May 30, 2004 |
| 10:00 AM–10:50 AM |
| Beacon A |
| Area: TBA |
| Chair: Anna Schofield (Western Michigan University) |
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| There's a Dog in the Hall: Setting up an Animal Behavior Clinic at WMU |
| Domain: Applied Research |
| ANNA SCHOFIELD (Western Michigan University), Jennifer L. Sobie (Western Michigan University) |
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| Abstract: Starting an animal behavior clinic is a complex endeavor that demands awareness and appreciation of unique methodologies. Such as the procedural nuances of stealing students, space and intellectual time away from existing projects. In truth, starting a clinic takes persistence and diligence, as well as investments of time and expertise beyond the functional analysis of behavior. Prior knowledge of the business planning, funding, scheduling, regulation requirements and other details involved in start-up can aid and accelerate the process of launching a clinic. The presentation is designed to share our experiences in starting an animal behavior clinic this year at Western Michigan University. |
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| Operant Conditioning Training Program for Detection Dogs Utilized in Law Enforcement |
| Domain: Applied Research |
| CATHERINE J. CRAWMER (Crawmer's Animal Training) |
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| Abstract: Multi faceted operant conditioning program designed to promote specific indicator selection based upon olfactory discovery and discrimination in dogs utilized in forensic detection. |
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