Podcast

Animal Behavior Conversations: The Podcast of The ABMA

Author: Shane Gorbett, Board of Directors, The Animal Behavior Management Alliance
Feed episode count: 83
Official site: https://www.theabma.org
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Summary

The Animal Behavior Management Alliance (ABMA) strives to spread knowledge throughout the animal care field to help enhance animal care through operant conditioning. Each episode we will discuss a topic in the world of animal care and break down the science of behavior change. To achieve this, the podcast’s host, Shane Gorbett, will interview fellow animal care professionals and experts from across the world to discuss all things training, behavior, enrichment, welfare, and much more! This podcast will be a great resource for all trainers. Let's talk some training and banter about behavior!

Episodes

Sep 11, 2026 · not_requested

83: Schedules of Reinforcement - Part 1 with Sue Pasquine, ZooTampa at Lowry Park

Duration seconds: 2961
Source: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theabmapodcast/episodes/83-Schedules-of-Reinforcement---Part-1-with-Sue-Pasquine--ZooTampa-at-Lowry-Park-e3omota

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Aug 28, 2026 · not_requested

82: Building Resiliency in Animals with Heidi Hellmuth, ABMA Founder

Duration seconds: 3967
Source: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theabmapodcast/episodes/82-Building-Resiliency-in-Animals-with-Heidi-Hellmuth--ABMA-Founder-e3o14jd

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Aug 14, 2026 · not_requested

81: The Behaviors of Training the Trainers with Megan Sanders, BehaviorWorks

Duration seconds: 4144
Source: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theabmapodcast/episodes/81-The-Behaviors-of-Training-the-Trainers-with-Megan-Sanders--BehaviorWorks-e3nd9hr

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Jul 31, 2026 · not_requested

80: Creating Reinforcing and Challenging Environments with Gerry Creighton, Global Elephant Care

Duration seconds: 4419
Source: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theabmapodcast/episodes/80-Creating-Reinforcing-and-Challenging-Environments-with-Gerry-Creighton--Global-Elephant-Care-e3mpbi3

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Jul 10, 2026 · not_requested

79: Creating Dialogue when Training with Multiple Trainers with Amy Schilz, Cheyenne Mountain Zoo & International Center for the Care and Conservation of Giraffes

Duration seconds: 3540
Source: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theabmapodcast/episodes/79-Creating-Dialogue-when-Training-with-Multiple-Trainers-with-Amy-Schilz--Cheyenne-Mountain-Zoo--International-Center-for-the-Care-and-Conservation-of-Giraffes-e3lrhp9

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Jun 26, 2026 · not_requested

78: Training Social Animals in a Group with One Trainer with SK Ivkovich, Dolphin Research Center

Duration seconds: 3824
Source: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theabmapodcast/episodes/78-Training-Social-Animals-in-a-Group-with-One-Trainer-with-SK-Ivkovich--Dolphin-Research-Center-e3l9smg

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Apr 23, 2026 · not_requested

77: Recap of the 2026 ABMA-IAATE Joint Annual Conference in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States with Tzu Ying Lee, Tom Morath, & Brett Williams

Duration seconds: 2956
Source: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theabmapodcast/episodes/77-Recap-of-the-2026-ABMA-IAATE-Joint-Annual-Conference-in-Cincinnati--Ohio--United-States-with-Tzu-Ying-Lee--Tom-Morath---Brett-Williams-e3iasfu

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Apr 9, 2026 · not_requested

76: The Behaviors of Partnering for Success - A Live Panel Recording from the ABMA-IAATE 2026 Annual Conference

Duration seconds: 5256
Source: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theabmapodcast/episodes/76-The-Behaviors-of-Partnering-for-Success---A-Live-Panel-Recording-from-the-ABMA-IAATE-2026-Annual-Conference-e3hkv7j

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Mar 5, 2026 · not_requested

75: Enrichment - Where We're At and Where We're Going with a special guest panel of Nicki Boyd, Rick Hester, and Elly Neumann

Duration seconds: 5051
Source: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theabmapodcast/episodes/75-Enrichment---Where-Were-At-and-Where-Were-Going-with-a-special-guest-panel-of-Nicki-Boyd--Rick-Hester--and-Elly-Neumann-e3fva3d

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Nov 26, 2025 · not_requested

74: The Behaviors of Leadership at Any Level - A Live Panel Recording from the ABMA 2025 Virtual Conference

Duration seconds: 6242
Source: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theabmapodcast/episodes/74-The-Behaviors-of-Leadership-at-Any-Level---A-Live-Panel-Recording-from-the-ABMA-2025-Virtual-Conference-e3bffio

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Nov 6, 2025 · not_requested

73: Pets For Vets - ABMA's 2025 Premier Sponsor

Duration seconds: 3303
Source: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theabmapodcast/episodes/73-Pets-For-Vets---ABMAs-2025-Premier-Sponsor-e3ailop

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Oct 23, 2025 · not_requested

72: Getting "Unstuck" in Training with Ryan Cartlidge, Animal Training Academy (ATA)

Duration seconds: 5904
Source: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theabmapodcast/episodes/72-Getting-Unstuck-in-Training-with-Ryan-Cartlidge--Animal-Training-Academy-ATA-e39u50j

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Sep 18, 2025 · not_requested

71: The Behaviors of a Unified and Supportive Team - Part 2 with Dave O'Connell, Bearizona

Duration seconds: 4350
Source: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theabmapodcast/episodes/71-The-Behaviors-of-a-Unified-and-Supportive-Team---Part-2-with-Dave-OConnell--Bearizona-e38c83d

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Aug 27, 2025 · not_requested

70: Chaining & Behavior Chains with Justin Garner, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay

Duration seconds: 2566
Source: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theabmapodcast/episodes/70-Chaining--Behavior-Chains-with-Justin-Garner--Busch-Gardens-Tampa-Bay-e37crjh

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Aug 7, 2025 · not_requested

69: Changing Conditions to Change Motivation - Part 2 with Wouter Stellaard, Behavior 360 & The Kuzo Group

Duration seconds: 3595
Source: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theabmapodcast/episodes/69-Changing-Conditions-to-Change-Motivation---Part-2-with-Wouter-Stellaard--Behavior-360--The-Kuzo-Group-e36i45g

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Jul 24, 2025 · not_requested

68: Changing Conditions to Change Motivation - Part 1 with Wouter Stellaard, Behavior 360 & The Kuzo Group

Duration seconds: 4687
Source: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theabmapodcast/episodes/68-Changing-Conditions-to-Change-Motivation---Part-1-with-Wouter-Stellaard--Behavior-360--The-Kuzo-Group-e35usef

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Jul 2, 2025 · not_requested

67: Get Out of the Way and Let Behavior Happen with Ari Bailey, Natural Encounters, Inc.

Duration seconds: 4246
Source: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theabmapodcast/episodes/67-Get-Out-of-the-Way-and-Let-Behavior-Happen-with-Ari-Bailey--Natural-Encounters--Inc-e351aor

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Jun 4, 2025 · not_requested

66: Hierarchy of Behavior Change Procedure and Other Behavior Topics with Dr. Susan Friedman, Behavior Works

Duration seconds: 5777
Source: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theabmapodcast/episodes/66-Hierarchy-of-Behavior-Change-Procedure-and-Other-Behavior-Topics-with-Dr--Susan-Friedman--Behavior-Works-e33q1r1

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May 21, 2025 · not_requested

65: Recap of the 2025 ABMA Annual Conference in Galveston, Texas, United States with Marie Filipe, Heidi Moomaw, Benjamin Fainted, Matthew Nguyen, & Li Shan Tan

Duration seconds: 4222
Source: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theabmapodcast/episodes/65-Recap-of-the-2025-ABMA-Annual-Conference-in-Galveston--Texas--United-States-with-Marie-Filipe--Heidi-Moomaw--Benjamin-Fainted--Matthew-Nguyen---Li-Shan-Tan-e334626

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May 7, 2025 · not_requested

64: The Importance of Behavior in Modern Animal Care - A Live Panel Recording at the 2025 Annual Conference with panelist Tim Sullivan, Elly Neumann, Nicki Boyd, Anaka Nazareth, and Chris Jenkins

Duration seconds: 3487
Source: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theabmapodcast/episodes/64-The-Importance-of-Behavior-in-Modern-Animal-Care---A-Live-Panel-Recording-at-the-2025-Annual-Conference-with-panelist-Tim-Sullivan--Elly-Neumann--Nicki-Boyd--Anaka-Nazareth--and-Chris-Jenkins-e32g1af

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Apr 16, 2025 · not_requested

63: Training on the Continuum: Moving Away from Coercion and Towards Genuine Choice with Steve Martin, Natural Encounters, Inc.

Duration seconds: 4308
Source: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theabmapodcast/episodes/63-Training-on-the-Continuum-Moving-Away-from-Coercion-and-Towards-Genuine-Choice-with-Steve-Martin--Natural-Encounters--Inc-e31jkej

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Apr 2, 2025 · not_requested

62: Motivation and its Affect on Behavior with Mel Paynter & Alyse Stitt, Georgia Aquarium

Duration seconds: 4164
Source: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theabmapodcast/episodes/62-Motivation-and-its-Affect-on-Behavior-with-Mel-Paynter--Alyse-Stitt--Georgia-Aquarium-e3118k3

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Mar 19, 2025 · not_requested

61: Fading with Shane Gorbett, Philadelphia Zoo

Duration seconds: 3080
Source: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theabmapodcast/episodes/61-Fading-with-Shane-Gorbett--Philadelphia-Zoo-e30d9hf

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Feb 26, 2025 · not_requested

60: Primary/Unconditioned & Secondary/Conditioned Reinforcers with Tricia Dees, Second Vice President of The ABMA

Duration seconds: 2524
Source: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theabmapodcast/episodes/60-PrimaryUnconditioned--SecondaryConditioned-Reinforcers-with-Tricia-Dees--Second-Vice-President-of-The-ABMA-e2vdm1m

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Feb 12, 2025 · not_requested

59: Reinforcers and Punishers with Shawna Spencer, Coral World Ocean Park

Duration seconds: 4232
Source: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theabmapodcast/episodes/59-Reinforcers-and-Punishers-with-Shawna-Spencer--Coral-World-Ocean-Park-e2upjo9

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