TEC Talks

"Thank you for all the TEC Talks. I cannot say enough good things about them... I feel so much more skilled working with animals than teaching their human caretakers..."
Cindy Nielsen
"...I was originally trained to use traditional falconry methods. Like many, IAATE and the work from NEI has changed how I think and how I act. Now I need my language skills to catch up. I am looking forward to expanding on what I have learned so far and to begin to use the proper language to describe what I am doing."
Francie KrawckeMichigan Avian Experience
"I'll vouch for these! I've attended every one of them. Excellent topics and presenters."
Debbie FosterCPBT-KA, CPBC
"These talks have offered highly valuable learning tools and information, to better our teams and animals."
Meredith HughesManager of Wild Encounters & Fun! Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden
"You folks at NEI made these lectures so accessible, welcoming and interesting... Thank you, thank you, thank you!"
Val Henry
"Getting an old practitioner to re-evaluate his approach is quite something. I am a better falconer having done so. Thank you."
Dr. Gordon Mellor
"Amy did a magnificent job of presenting “keys” to working with raptors in a clear non-threatening way. I am currently working with a non-releasable first year BAEA - only the second one in my career. Amy confirmed that I’m definitely on the right track which helped boost my confidence since I work alone. Good job and thank you!"
Dody Wyman
"... I truly believe these TEC-talks are a GAME CHANGER for the zoo community. I am so grateful that all animal care professionals now have the opportunity to access the most progressive information related to animal training, behavior, and welfare in such an engaging and affordable format. These are such great approximations toward achieving a more consistent knowledge base within our community."
Kaitlyn WiktorBehavior Management Coordinator

Natural Encounters, Inc. presents "TEC Talks"

“TEC Talks” is an online series from the faculty of the Natural Encounters, Inc., Training and Education Center (NEI TEC) that promotes animal welfare and training through science based principles that increase desirable training outcomes and improve relationships with animals in our care and humans on our teams.

NEI TEC is offering one-hour recurring webinar presentations by top professionals in the fields of behavioral science, animal training and enrichment, team performance, producing inspirational educational programs, and more. These live, one-hour, presentations will be followed by 30 minutes of questions and discussions. Recordings for these offerings will be made available after the live event.

TEC Talk Library

Missed a past TEC Talk? You can find it in the TEC Talk library, and purchase anything you've missed!
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