Something we’ve been working on lately is using positive reinforcement training to try and help alleviate tension in the Jamie’s group during meals. Jamie, on occasion, tries to prevent a couple of the low ranking girls in her group from getting high value food items, like fruit. Because of this, we have been working on cooperative feeding with the group by stationing Jamie during meals. Stationing means we put an item in front of Jamie, in this case a frisbee hung on the mesh, and ask her to stay at this station during meals while others in the group receive their food. This allows caregivers to move around to serve others, especially low-ranking ladies Annie and Foxie, while Jamie remains at her station and allows them to receive their servings of food. Jamie receives her food throughout the meal, as well as sugar free juice that is just for her as a reward for a job well done.
Today’s video follows the process!
Jamie at her station:
Receiving juice for stationing so well!
