# How Bob and Marian Bailey Built The Chicken Workshops

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Podcast: [Precision Animal Training](https://stenobird.com/podcast/precision-animal-training-7776184)
Published: 2026-05-07T22:40:28+00:00
Episode link: https://precisionanimaltraining.transistor.fm/9
Audio file: https://media.transistor.fm/d5c24e76/ec12d46f.mp3
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## Resource

In this episode, Kirsten Kraljevic and Dr. Bob Bailey dive into the origins and evolution of their renowned chicken training workshops. Kirsten highlights the foundational role of observation and behavioral change in animal training, and she explains the workshops’ lasting impact on trainers across the industry. Dr. Bob Bailey shares how he and Marian developed these workshops, how they selected dedicated students, and how they refined their methods over time. He mentions influential trainers who attended, talks about the balance between real skill-building and industry hype, and recalls Marian’s incredible memory and drive. The episode shows the challenge of squeezing decades of experience into hands-on, immersive sessions and encourages listeners from any background to embrace behavioral change. At its heart, it’s a call to action for anyone who wants to grow through doing, observing, and changing behavior. 3 Key Takeaways 1. The Universal Relevance of Behavior Change Kirsten Kraljevic emphasizes that anyone interested in changing behavior, whether in animals or in themselves, is the intended audience. The lessons and techniques apply broadly, so the content is relevant to more than just professional animal trainers. 2. The Value of Hands-On Experience in Animal Training Both Kirsten and Dr. Bob Bailey stress that real understanding comes from immersive, practical experiences rather than just theory. The workshops are built around this kind of deep, experiential learning because no written description can replace actually doing it. 3. The Importance of Adaptability and Observation Dr. Bob Bailey explains that the most successful students are those willing to adapt, observe closely, and change their own behavior. The program selects people who are eager to embrace the…

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