The Bitey End of the Dog

Awe Inspiring Tales of Animal Behavior and Conservation Success with Ken Ramirez


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This episode of "The Bitey End of the Dog" kicks off Season 5 with none other than Ken Ramirez, a legend in the field of animal training. Ken takes us on an extraordinary journey that began at a guide dog school and expanded to working with a variety of species, from tigers to dolphins.

We explore groundbreaking conservation projects where innovative strategies were employed to alter animal behaviors. Imagine training elephants to change their migration routes using artificial barriers and man-made watering holes, or reducing human-wildlife conflict involving polar bears. Ken shares eye-opening insights on ethical wildlife management, emphasizing collaboration and the importance of understanding both animal and human behaviors to create effective solutions.

This season promises to enrich your understanding of animal training and conservation, leaving you inspired by Ken Ramirez’s modest yet remarkable expertise. Don't miss these fascinating stories and invaluable insights from one of the most accomplished trainers in our community.

About Ken:
Ken Ramirez is the Executive Vice-President and Chief Training Officer at Karen Pryor
Clicker Training where he helps to oversee the vision, development and implementation of training education programs for the organization. 
Previously, Ken served as EVP of animal care and animal training at Shedd Aquarium, where he developed and supervised animal care and animal health programs, staff training and development as well as public presentation programs for more than 32,000 animals. He worked at Shedd Aquarium for over 25 years and continues as a consultant to this day.
A nearly 50-year veteran of animal care and training, Ramirez is a biologist and animal
behavior specialist who has overseen or consulted on training projects for many zoological organizations throughout the world. He began his training career working with guide dogs for the visually impaired and has maintained a close affiliation to pet training throughout his career.
He hosted two successful seasons of the pet training television series Talk to the Animals that compared pet training to the important work done with training and caring for animals in zoological facilities. He has also recently worked closely with several search and rescue dog organizations, service dog groups, as well as with bomb and narcotic dogs.  Ramirez has been active in several professional organizations, including the International Marine Animal Trainer’s Association (IMATA), of which he is a past president. He taught a graduate course on animal training at Western Illinois University for 20 years. Ramirez has written for numerous scientific publications and authored countless popular articles. He autho

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