Animal Training Academy

Chirag Patel Unpacks the Bucket Game & His Behavioural Philosophy [Episode 257]


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In this episode of the Animal Training Academy podcast, we are honoured to welcome back Chirag Patel - an internationally acclaimed behaviour and training consultant whose innovative work spans species, continents, and disciplines. Chirag is perhaps best known for creating the Bucket Game and for his deep commitment to ethical, science-based, cooperative care.

During this rich and thoughtful conversation, Chirag and host Ryan Cartlidge explore the origin story of the Bucket Game, the pivotal influence of Susan Friedman and other mentors, and the process of bringing empowerment and agency to animals through training. Chirag offers a rare behind-the-scenes look at the reflective practices that fuel his creativity and the radical behavioural lens through which he navigates the world.

Listeners are treated to discussions on maintaining innovation across a long career, embracing the individuality of each learner (human and non-human alike), the role of functional assessments in behavioural design, and the deeply personal journey of adopting behaviour analysis as a worldview.

What You’ll Discover in This Episode: 🪣 How a Target store and a German Shepherd helped spark the Bucket Game. 🪣 The lasting impact of Susan Friedman’s work on Chirag’s thinking and teaching. 🪣 Strategies for staying innovative without losing touch with foundational science. 🪣 The behavioural analytic process behind self-reflection and online feedback. 🪣 Chirag’s take on spirituality, radical acceptance, and applying ABA to everyday life.

Why This Episode is a Must-Listen: Whether you’ve long admired Chirag Patel’s work or are encountering his ideas for the first time, this episode offers an unfiltered glimpse into the mindset of a behaviour professional who walks his talk. From deep philosophical insights to practical training gems, this is an episode you’ll want to revisit time and again.

Engage With Us: Subscribe to the podcast, share this episode with fellow behaviour nerds, and join our global community at www.atamember.com as we continue to elevate our craft with compassion, curiosity, and science.

Links:

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https://www.chiragpatelconsulting.com/welcome

https://www.facebook.com/chiragpatelconsulting/ 

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