Flottmann Enterprises Inc Conroe, TX, United States
In practice, problem behaviors are commonly encountered with many companion birds. Incomplete, forceful or intrusive recommendations that may be made when these problems are discussed can result in merely a short-term success but longer-term failure. Specific problems may be augmented, generalized, or allowed to become even more chronic. As such, it is important for veterinarians to be capable of making initial recommendations that are medically and scientifically sound, practical and minimally intrusive to at least encourage the stewards of these animals onto the right track for intervention. This lecture explores a behavioral science-based approach to help identify and address problems, prevent them from developing, and to facilitate longer-term success.
Learning Objectives:
Utilize the fundamental laws of behavior and their applications
Use the "ABC's of behavior to break down and operationalize observable behavior problems
Indentify and avoid using constructs in behavior diagnosis and treatment stragegies
Apply basic behavioral analytic principles when devising problem behavior intervention stategies
