#34: Bob Bailey – The History of Animal Training

In this podcast we discuss the history of animal training and how Bob got involved in it and became one of the pioneers of modern training. Bob shares stories of training coyotes, collecting animals in his youth and befriending Walt Disney. 

About Bob

Bob Bailey is a key figure in the development of animal training as it is known today. He is well known for his work in training animals for the US military including dolphins and pigeons. He also ran Animal Behaviour Enterprises alongside Marian Breland for 35 years where they trained animals for theme parks, zoos and aquariums. Bob famously ran ‘Chicken Camp’ where trainers came to improve their skills by training chickens under his guidance. 

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Show Notes: 

Bob has recently re-published Animal Behaviour by Keller and Marian Breland. We also mentioned in the podcast Keller and Marian’s article “The Misbehaviour of Organisms” which is available free online.

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