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Figure 14: Nissim performing FLF lift with Chunky as head target trainer and Alan with the foot target • Rachel practiced moving Nissim along the PC wall, to follow the target and also to move him around the facility in a controlled safe way • Between sessions Nissim was released into the main paddock with the herd BUTA • During the time elapsed from the last visit, Buta has now learnt to lift both front feet into the middle foot port and she will present the feet well and hold them steady for prolonged amounts of time • Andy continued training sessions and Scotty also practiced the full sequence of her training so far. Buta responded well to him Figure 15: Buta performing a FLF lift for Scotty • A second trainer introduced a hand-held brush to Buta’s foot, this spooked Buta so tried a long-handled brush, she tolerated this with praise from both keepers Conclusions- • Spare target sticks needed to be made as both elephants snapped/crushed a few! • Elephants progressing well. Moving them back to join with the herd is also becoming easier as the other cows are more settled. • Rach and Scotty picking up the routines/protocols very quickly and learning from Andy and Chunky • Aim to encourage Nissim to lift and hold his FLF in the foot port. • Aim to introduce the foot brush to Buta DAY 8- Sunday 1 st November NISSIM
• 3 training sessions. Chunky and Rachel took turns as head target trainer, with Andy and Scotty as foot target trainer • Nissim will lift his FLF onto a large paddle shaped target, this target is easy for him to feel so helps him find the position asked of him. A 3 rd target was used to rub on the top of his foot Figure 16: Nissim standing on the target through the foot port • By the final session, Nissim was placing his foot steadily in the foot port. Usually his first attempt to lift his foot involved an attack trunk swipe on the target, followed by him placing his foot where requested BUTA • 3 sessions. Andy perfected Buta’s foot presentation in the middle foot port. Scotty then introduced the long handled foot brush with a warm water wash Figure 17: Scotty washing Buta's FRF • Andy and Scotty swapped roles and Buta was quite settled to have her foot brushed gently with a warm water wash. She was most settled when both keepers praised her so she could hear and see the keepers Conclusions- • Some discord was noticed within the rest of the herd, especially between Tana and Shaba- Tana was bullying Shaba and due to Shaba’s arthritic leg condition it was decided to move Shaba and Ashanti (mother and calf) into the old house overnight for some respite • Aims for Nissim to only need one foot target and not two • Aims for Buta, to continue with foot wash and introduce direct touch to the foot DAY 9- Monday 2 nd November NISSIM • Scotty and Rachel took turns as head and foot target trainers respectively. Nissim now seeks out the foot target and positions his foot carefully in the correct place
Page 1 and 2: Protected Contact Elephant Training
Page 3 and 4: • Buta was trained in free contac
Page 5 and 6: • 3 sessions focusing on moving B
Page 7 and 8: • Andy and Chunky both getting to
Page 9: Protected Contact Training with Ala
Page 13 and 14: • Both elephants responding well
Page 15 and 16: Advise to other Keepers Starting PC
Page 17 and 18: North 3 5 Chute 6 7 9 2 1 4 8 16 A2
Page 19 and 20: Elephant: Day/Date Keeper Initials

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