Otter (Lutrinae) Care Manual - Association of Zoos and Aquariums

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Association of Zoos and Aquariums 124 Otter (Lutrinae) Care Manual Appendix J: List of Commonly Trained Behaviors for Otters (Adapted from AAZK Animal Training Committee) Commonly Trained Behaviors for: Mustelids, Procyonids, and Viverrids Purpose of the list and source of the data: The following list of behaviors was derived using data from a 2003 survey conducted by the American Association of Zoo Keepers Animal Training Committee (AAZK, ATC). The goal of the survey was to census the existence and depth of training programs for species in AZA facilities. For each species trained, each respondent was asked to list trained behaviors, types of reinforcement, and conditioned reinforcers used. Additional information about facility design, training tools, and general comments was also requested. Survey results pertaining to the list of behaviors: 219 AZA facilities were surveyed. There were 71 respondents. 31 of these train species within the Mustelid, Procyonid and Viverid taxonomic group. Because many similarities were found within taxonomic groups, commonly trained behaviors were compiled to serve as a reference for animal training programs. Of the 31 respondents that train within this group, the percentage that train each behavior is listed next to the behavior. Facility Differences and Individual Animals: Not every behavior will work for every animal. The appropriateness of a behavioral goal for an individual will depend on management policy and building design of the facility, as well as the needs and disposition of the animal. The ATC hopes that this data will aid in the design of training programs for the Mustelid, Procyonid, and Viverrid taxa. Where appropriate, these commonly trained behaviors can greatly enhance the husbandry of species in this group. For questions or comments about this list or the Trained Behaviors Survey, please contact the AAZK Animal Training Committee at www.aazk.org. See next page for chart.
Commonly Trained Behaviors for: Mustelids MUSTELIDS (Behavior and % of responding institutions) Otter (river, small-clawed, & sea) Skunk (striped and spotted) Shifting 83% Shifting 33% Separations 66% Separations 17% Target 79% Target 67% Scale 59% Scale 33% Squeeze entry/crate 76% Harness training 17% Anal/genital present 7% Crate/Squeeze entry 83% Back 10% Nail trim 33% Belly 21% Back 17% Ears 7% Belly 17% Otters (continued) Skunk (continued) Eyes 14% Paws/feet 33% Head presentation 14% Tactile desensitization 50% Mouth 21% Station 17% Paws/feet 52% Sides 10% Badger Oral meds 21% Shifting 100% Brushing teeth 3% Target 0 Injection w/ syringe 7% Scale 0 Stethescope 3% In-water behaviors 31% Wolverine Vocalization 7% Belly 50% Stay (hold) 10% Paws/feet 50% Retrivals 17% Separations 100% Station 59% Shifting 100% Fecal Collection 7% Station 50% A to B 10% Squeeze/crate 50% Climb 24% Flashlight desensitization 50% Flashlight 7% Scale 50% X-ray 3% Opthalmoscope 3% Blood collection 3% Association of Zoos and Aquariums 125 Otter (Lutrinae) Care Manual
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