For the 50th episode of the podcast, special guest Ken Ramirez, Karen Pryor Clicker Training breaks down what it means to provide animals with choice and... control. Ken discuss why these terms have often been connected and how to ensure that we are providing both for animals. Ken also speaks to the importance of training in a modern animal setting and how it can be used to help animals get to the "yes" behavior in order to provide control. This episode is filled with practical examples that can provide clarity and help to focus these topics into welfare discussions. Stay tuned in for Ken's "Training Tale" about how he and a rescued dog accidentally ruined a show at the Shedd Aquarium. For questions or suggestions about the podcast email [email protected] and to reach Ken you can follow him on Instagram at ken_ramirez_kptc Let's talk some training and banter about behavior!

3:55 Introduction to Ken Rameriz 

12:05 Introduction to choice and... control 

13:45 Definition and practical application of Choice 

17:10 Definition and practical application of Control 

29:15 Giving animals control while still getting to the yes 

37:00 Why are these two terms connected 

48:21 Practical example of control 

52:10 Can an animal have control but not choice? 

59:10 How choice and ... control fit into welfare and future advancements 

1:05:40 Advice on how to start using training and behavior to give animals choice and... control 

1:08:10 "Training Tales"