Papers & Presentations

Papers & Presentations

This is a listing of papers that have either been published or presented at professional conferences worldwide. Duplication of these papers or any part of these papers is prohibited without the express written consent of Natural Encounters, Inc.

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Expanding Our Feedback Loop: Evolving the Ways We Give Feedback to Our Peers

Topic: Human Leadership and Management
Presented at the Spring 2023 IAATE Workshop and the Spring 2024 ABMA Annual Conference.
Author: Scott Trauger, CPBT-KA
Date of Presentation: Spring 2023, Spring 2024

Professional Development, Leadership for All

Topic: Human leadership and management
Published in the IAATE’s publication The Flyer
Author: Arianna Bailey, CPBT-KA, CPAT-KA
Date of publication: Summer of 2024

Promoting Positivity in Animal Care: Thriving Amidst Challenges

Topic: Human Leadership and Management
Published in IAATE’s publication The Flyer
Author: Amy Fennell CPBT-KA
Date of Publication: Spring 2024

The Artful Application of the Science of Behavior Change in Crocodilians: A Guide for the St. Augustine Alligator Farm Crocodilian Biology and Management Course

Topic: Animal Training and Welfare
Presented at the St. Augustine Alligator Farm Crocodilian Biology and Management Course
Author: Arianna Bailey, CPBT-KA, CPAT-KA
Date: Spring of 2024

A Reexamination of the Relationship between Training Practices and Welfare in the Management of Ambassador Animals

Topic: Ambassador Animal Welfare
Published in the open access journal Animals, 2024, Volume 14, Issue 5
Author: Steve Martin
Date of Publication: 27 February, 2024

Free-flight: The Ultimate form of Choice and Control… Or is it?

Topic: Free Flight Training
Presented at the 2024 IAATE Conference
Author: Steve Martin
Date of Presentation: Spring of 2024

Fine Tuning Your Falconry Training: Lessons from a Lifetime of Training Birds

Topic: Animal Training and Welfare
Published in the California Hawking Club Newsletter
Author: Steve Martin
Date of Publication: Fall of 2023

Evolution of a Code of Conduct Part 2

Topic: Human Leadership and Management
Author Chris Jenkins CPBT-KA
Date: Fall of 2023

Evolution of a Code of Conduct Part 1

Topic: Human Leadership and Management
Author: Chris Jenkins CPBT-KA
Date: Fall of 2023

Shaping Mindfulness: A Behavioral Superpower that Enhances Communication & Welfare

Topic: Animal Welfare
Presented at the 2023 IAATE Conference
Author: Meg Meyer
Date of Presentation: Spring 2023

The ‘Naked’ Truth: An Examination of Equipment Use with Raptors

Topic: Birds of Prey

Presented at the 2023 IAATE Conference
Authors: Amy Fennell CPBT-KA and Steve Martin

Date of Presentation: Spring 2023

All Birds Secure: The Anatomy of a Flyoff

Topic: Free Flight
Presented at the 2022 IAATE Conference
Author: Amy Fennell CPBT-KA
Date of Presentation: Spring 2022

Parrots: An Umbrella Term (cockatoo pun intended)

Topic: Parrot Identification
Published in IAATE’s publication The Flyer
Author: Megan Geddes CPBT-KA
Date of Publication: 2021

Studying the One

Topic: Animal behavior, welfare, management
Published in IAATE’s publication The Flyer
Author: Megan Geddes CPBT-KA
Date of Publication: 2021

Advice for Aspiring Needle Movers

Topic: Human leadership and management
Published in IAATE’s publication The Flyer
Author: Chris Jenkins CPBT-KA
Date of Publication: 2021

Raptor Report: The Consequences of Antecedents

Topic: Raptor training and management
Published in IAATE’s Publication The Flyer
Author: Amy Fennell CPBT-KA
Date of Publication: 2021

Naturally Talented: Empowering the ABQ BioPark Ambassador Animal Collection

Topic: Animal Welfare and Management – Published in the Ambassador Animal Scientific Advisory Group Newsletter
Author: Tim Van Loan
Date of Publication: Summer 2020

Companion Parrots: Answering Frequently Asked Questions

Topic: Parrot Behavior, Welfare, and Management
Author: Natural Encounters, Inc. Staff
Date of Publication: 2020

How to Build a Slide Door Crate

Topic: Animal Husbandry Equipment
Author: Tim Van Loan
Date of Publication: 2020

Pay That Bird – The Use (And Abuse) Of Analogies in Training

Topic: Animal Training and Management Practices – Presented at the 2020 IAATE Conference
Author: Amy Fennell, CPBT-KA
Date of Presentation: Spring 2020

The Top 10 Behaviors of Expert Human Mentors

Topic: Animal Training and Management Practices – Published in IAATE’s publication The Flyer
Author: Chris Jenkins, CPBT-KA
Date of Publication: Summer 2019

Evaluating the Trainer

Topic: Animal Training and Management Practices – Presented at the 2019 ABMA Conference
Author: Steve Martin, CPBT-KA
Date of Presentation: 2019

Coping – A Beginner’s Primer

Topic: Bird of Prey Husbandry – Published in The Talon (Raptor TAG) and The Flyer (IAATE), 2019
Author: Amy Fennell, CPBT-KA
Date of Publication: Spring 2019

“What’s App With That?” A Closer Look at how Technology can Assist us with our Animal Goals

Topic: Technology Utilization and Application – Presented at the 2019 ABMA and IAATE Conferences
Author: Scott Trauger, CPBT-KA
Date of Presentation: 2019

The Future of Zoos, Through the Eyes of a Dreamer

Topic: Animal Training and Management Practices – Presented at the 2019 ABMA Conference
Author: Steve Martin, CPBT-KA
Date of Presentation: 2019

What’s Inside Counts: An Exploration of Methods and Limitations with Internal Telemetry in Free-Flighted Macaws

Topic: Internal Telemetry Utilization and Limitations – Presented at the 2018 IAATE Conference
Author: Amy Fennell, CPBT-KA
Date of Presentation: 2018

Thoughts on Ambassador Owls

Topic: Animal Training and Management Practices – Published in the Ambassador Animal SAG Newsletter
Author: Steve Martin, CPBT-KA
Date of Publication: 2017

A Day In The Life: The Story of Managing 62 Flighted Macaws

Topic: Animal Training and Management Practices – Presented at the 2017 AAZK Conference
Author: Lisa Haggadone, CPBT-KA
Date of Presentation: 2017

Top 10 Behaviors of an Expert Animal Trainer

Topic: Animal Training and Management Practices
Author: Steve Martin, CPBT-KA
Date of Publication: 2017

Improving Animal Welfare Through Training

Topic: Animal Training and Management Practices – Presented at the 2016 IAATE Conference
Author: Steve Martin, CPBT-KA
Date of Presentation: 2016

El Poder del Aprendizaje: Darles la Opción

Topic: Animal Training and Management Practices – Presented at the 3rd Annual Training Workshop for Companion Birds in Ixtapaluca, Mexico
Author: Jose Bello, CPBT-KA
Date of Presentation: 2015

The Right Tool for the Job

Topic: Animal Training and Management Practices – Published in IAATE’s publication The Flyer
Author: Steve Martin, CPBT-KA
Date of Publication: 2015

Basic Paracord Jesses

Topic: Birds of Prey Equipment How-To – Published in IAATE’s publication The Flyer
Author: Amy Fennell, CPBT-KA
Date of Publication: 2015

What’s the Motivation?

Topic: Animal Training Strategies – Presented at the 2015 IAATE Conference
Author: Steve Martin, CPBT-KA
Date of Publication: 2015

The Mouse Went Down the Hole Revisited – Let Nature Be Your Guide

Topic: Training and Management Strategies – Presented at the 2015 IAATE Conference
Author: Cassie Malina, CPBT-KA
Date of Publication: 2015

Trimming Techniques

Topic: Husbandry Training – Presented at the 2015 IAATE Conference
Author: Karena Marrero
Date of Publication: 2015

What’s Your Sign? Using Basic Design Principles to Help Educational Materials Reach Their Audience

Topic: Facility Signage and Educational Materials – Presented at the 2015 IAATE Conference
Author: Amy Fennell, CPBT-KA
Date of Publication: 2015

Interpreting And Influencing Animal Behavior: An Essential Keeper’s Tool

Topic: Animal Behavior
Author: Cassie Malina, CPBT-KA
Date of Publication: 2014 (updated from original 1999 publication)

A Welcome Discussion Among Colleagues About Weight Management

Topic: Training and Weight Management – Published in IAATE’s publication The Flyer
Author: Steve Martin, CPBT-KA
Date of Publication: 2014

The Art and Skill of Learning as Humans in the Animal Field

Topic: Positive Reinforcement of Humans – Presented at the 2014 IAATE Conference
Author: Arianna Bailey, CPBT-KA
Date of Publication: 2014 (revised 2018)

Positive Reinforcement Training as an Enrichment Technique

Topic: Animal Training and Enrichment – Presented at the 2014 IAATE Conference
Author: Dan Blair, CPBT-KA
Date of Publication: 2014

Weight Fluctuations in Free-Flight Birds

Topic: Animal Care and Management – Presented at the 2014 IAATE Conference
Author: John Scott
Date of Publication: 2014weightjohn

Spotlight Species – Rock Dove (Columba livia)

Topic: Species Information
Author: John Scott
Date of Publication: 2013

Don’t Say Don’t: Moving Past “How Do I Stop My Animal From…”

Topic: Training Strategies – Presented at the ATEC2013 Conference in Bali, Indonesia
Author: Chris Jenkins, CPBT-KA
Date of Publication: 2013

Acknowledging the Familiar: The Unsung Heroes of the Bird Show World

Topic: Animal Training and Show Production – Presented at the 2013 IAATE Conference
Author: Bobby Brett, CPBT-KA
Date of Publication: 2013

Bird Grooming Tips: Coping, Nail Trims and Bathing Options

Topic: Animal Care and Husbandry
Author: Cassie Malina, CPBT-KA
Date of Publication: 2013

The Power of Trust

Topic: Relationships Between Animal & Trainer
Authors: Steve Martin, CPBT-KA, and Dr. Susan Friedman
Date of Publication: 2013

A Jump Ahead in Enrichment: Rejuvenating an Idea

Topic: Enrichment
Author: Bobby Brett, CPBT-KA
Date of Publication: 2013

A Step Up in Foot Care

Topic: Animal Care and Husbandry
Author: Bobby Brett, CPBT-KA
Date of Publication: 2013

Connecting With Our Audience

Topic: Show Production – Presented at 2012 IAATE Conference
Author: Steve Martin, CPBT-KA
Date of Publication: 2012

A Room With A View

Topic: Raptor Enrichment – Presented at 2011 ICEE and 2012 IAATE Conferences
Author: Arianna Bailey, CPBT-KA
Date of Publication: 2011rap

Blazing Clickers

Topic: Training Strategies – Presented at 2011 ABMA Conference
Authors: Steve Martin, CPBT-KA, and Dr. Susan Friedman
Date of Publication: 2011

Why Train That Behavior?

Topic: Keynote Presentation – Training and Conditioning Workshop, Adalaide, Australia
Author: Wouter Stellaard
Date of Publication: 2010

The Shape of Things to Come

Topic: Training Strategies
Author: Cari Clements
Date of Publication: 2010

To Jess or Not To Jess, That is the Question

Topic: Bird of Prey Management Strategies
Author: Steve Martin, CPBT-KA
Date of Publication: 2010

Protocol for Training Select Individuals from a Large Group of Socially Housed Anubis Baboons

Topic: Training Individual Animals in Socially Housed Groups
Author: Rebecca Bearman
Date of Publication: 2010

Spotlight Species – Martial Eagle (Polemaetus bellicosus)

Topic: Species Information – from Spring 2010 issue of the International Association of Avian Trainers and Educators’ publication, The Flyer
Author: Scot Mangum, CPBT-KA
Date of Publication: 2010

Making Time for Fun

Topic: Enrichment – from the Fall 2009 issue of the International Association of Avian Trainers and Educators’ publication, The Flyer
Author: Megan McConnell
Date of Publication: 2010

The SECRET of Training Birds

Topic: IAATE 2009 Conference – Cincinnati, OH
Author: Steve Martin, CPBT-KA
Date of Publication: 2009

Does Your Parrot Have a Trust Account?

Topic: Relationships – from the Feb 2007 issue of The World Parrot Trust’s publication PsittaScene
Author: Steve Martin, CPBT-KA
Date of Publication: 2007

Passing the Torch

Topic: Keynote Address – International Congress of ZooKeepers 2006
Author: Steve Martin, CPBT-KA
Date of Publication: 2006

The Art of Training

Topic: Training Animals
Author: Steve Martin, CPBT-KA
Date of Publication: 2006

The Games People Play

Topic: Training Games
Authors: Angi Millwood and Michelle Skurski
Date of Publication: 2006

Little Time Expenditure, Big Time Success

Topic: Training Strategies
Author: Angi Millwood
Date of Publication: 2005

But What Does it Look Like?

Topic: Using Observable Phenomena to Interpret Behavior and Solve Training Challenges
Author: Emily Insalaco
Date of Publication: 2005

Ridin’ The Storm Out

Topic: Hurricane Charley
Authors: Angi Millwood and DonnaSue Evans, CPBT-KA
Date of Publication: 2005

Sandboxes: They’re for the birds

Topic: Hadada ibis enrichment
Author: Jessie Binder
Date of Publication: 2005

Telemetry Mounting Techniques in a Show Setting

Topic: Telemetry Mounts
Author: Ryan VanZant
Date of Publication: 2005

It’s About Relationships

Topic: Relationships Between Animal & Trainer
Author: Steve Martin, CPBT-KA
Date of Publication: 2005

Training Animals: The Art of Science

Topic: Training Animals
Authors: Steve Martin, CPBT-KA, and Dr. Susan Friedman
Date of Publication: 2004

What’s In It For Me?

Topic: Animal’s Perspective
Author: Steve Martin, CPBT-KA
Date of Publications: 2004

Squirt’s Great Adventure!

Topic: Southern Ground Hornbills Ungrounded
Author: Cari Clements
Date of Publication: 2004

The Mouse Went Down The Hole Psychological Appetite: Nature’s Training Tool

Topic: Diets
Author: Cassie Malina, CPBT-KA
Co-Author: Steve Martin, CPBT-KA
Date of Publication: 2003

To Fly Or Not To Fly…That Is The Question

Topic: Free Flight Companion Parrots
Author: Steve Martin, CPBT-KA
Date of Publication: 2002

Topic: What is Parrot Abuse?
Author: Steve Martin, CPBT-KA
Date of Publication: 2002

The Anatomy Of Parrot Behavior

Topic: Bird Behavior
Author: Steve Martin, CPBT-KA
Date of Publication: 2002

Biting, It’s Not For The Birds

Topic: Parrots Biting
Author: Steve Martin, CPBT-KA
Date of Publication: 2002

Understanding Parrot Behavior, Naturally

Topic: Bird Behavior
Author: Steve Martin, CPBT-KA
Date of Publication: 2001

Height Dominance

Topic: Height Dominance in Companion Birds
Author: Steve Martin, CPBT-KA
Date of Publication: 2001

Getting in Touch with Their Feelings: Developing Sensitivity to Bird Behavior

Topic: Bird Behavior
Author: Barbara Heidenreich
Date of Publication: 2001

The Value of Shows

Topic: Benefits of Animal Shows
Author: Steve Martin, CPBT-KA
Date of Publication: 2000

The Power of One

Topic: Conservation Success
Author: Barbara Heidenreich
Date of Publication: 2000

Enrichment: What Is It And Why Should You Want It?

Topic: Enrichment
Author: Steve Martin, CPBT-KA
Date of Publication: 1999

Public Animal Programs And Their Role As Affective Forms of Conservation Education

Topic: Conservation Education
Author: Steve Martin, CPBT-KA
Date of Publication: 1998

Training: A Critical Component Of Enrichment Programs

Topic: Training & Enrichment
Author: Steve Martin, CPBT-KA
Date of Publication: 1997

Things That Make You Go “Hmm”

Topic: Bird Behavior
Author: Steve Martin, CPBT-KA
Date of Publication: 1996

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