Totally Toucan Talk
Target training is considered one of the building blocks of training animals. Once it is learned it can lead to the shaping of many other behaviors. Many zoos and aquariums teach this skill as the first skill an animal learns. Zoos and aquariums use target training to do all kinds of things including voluntary blood draws! Can you imagine an animal volunteering to get its blood drawn! It is all[…]
“What happened to my baby?” Spring Fever Tips for Toucans The flowers are popping up, the birds are chirping in the morning, what is there not to love about spring? Springtime can be a welcomed relief for many. The warmer weather and longer daylight hours make many of us feel renewed and excited to say goodbye to winter. However, for many bird owners springtime can be the beginning of a[…]