Positive Reinforcement Training (PRT) is an important part of how we care for the chimpanzees at CSNW. It allows us to work together to accomplish a variety of goals, from daily shifting to access their spaces for cleaning, emergency recall when there is danger present (for example a rattlesnake in their outdoor enclosure), regular monitoring of chronic health conditions (for example utilizing the Kardia Mobile to obtain ekg readings) as well as acute injuries (obtaining an x-ray on a hand or foot, or presenting a wounded body part for inspection and cleaning), and much more all while rewarding the chimps for their cooperation with something that is motivating for them. In today’s blog video, see what the chimps have been learning lately, and make your guess as to who will be the star student!
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This was hilarious!
I predict Cy and George as the stars (and possibly Jamie).
Dora will try to eat it.
Honey B will try to use it to pick the locks.
Caregivers should add “creative, patient, calm, and persistent” to describe their personal qualities and “trained observers and supportive teachers versed in team work” to their job descriptions! Such important training underway, no easy task!