57: Training and Behavior in a Research Setting with Jonelle Mason, California National Primate Research Center - UC Davis

In a special ABMA Behavior Month 2024 episode, Jonelle Mason, California National Primate Research Center - UC Davis, discusses training and behavior in a research setting. Jonelle educates about the similarities and differences between training, cooperative care, and enrichment programs in a zoo compared to a research setting. Additionally, Jonelle talks about some of the unique challenges that arise and the future of behavior management within a research setting. Stay tuned in for Jonelle's "Training Tale" about training her pet corn snake to help with a regurgitation issue. For questions or suggestions about the podcast email [e-mail] and to contact Jonelle email [e-mail] Let's talk some training and banter about behavior!

4:35 Intro to Jonelle Mason 

7:35 Comparison of behavior and training in a research vs zoo setting

16:45 Comparison of husbandry and cooperative care training 

20:25 Considerations for research related training

29:10 Creating positive human-animal relationships 

30:50 Enrichment programs in a research setting 

33:30 Lessons from a research setting 

35:10 The future of behavior management in a research setting 

39:00 “Training Tale”