CLICINO Clicker Ring in wildlife training and wildlife research
Thisi Schmid
9.12.2024
Reading time 3 min.
Through precise timing and positive reinforcement, the CLICINO Clicker Ring not only supports the training of wild animals in protected environments, but also the research and observation of animals in their natural habitat.
The CLICINO is an innovative training tool that offers a wide range of applications in wildlife rehabilitation and research. You can find some examples in this article:
- Feeding training
In wildlife rehabilitation, the CLICINO Clicker Ring can be used to accustom wild animals to controlled feeding processes. This helps to encourage natural feeding behavior in a safe environment. The trainer clicks when the animal responds to the food in the designated area. The click reinforces the desired behavior, which motivates the animals to actively seek out the food source.
- Learning behavior in protected environments
Wild animals that are in vulnerable conditions can learn important behaviors through targeted training to prepare them for later release into the wild. The clicker ring is used to reinforce positive behavior - for example during feeding time or during interactions with humans. The precise click encourages the rapid adoption of new behaviors.
- Desensitization and conditioning
The CLICINO is ideal for desensitizing wild animals to stressful stimuli such as loud noises or certain situations. If an animal remains calm while a potentially frightening noise is produced, the behavior is marked with a click and then rewarded. This helps the animal to accept the situation and get used to it.
- Behavioral observation
The Clicker Ring can be used in wild animal behavioral research to accurately document specific behavioral patterns. Researchers can use the clicking sound to set precise time markers when animals are feeding, mating or interacting in social groups. This methodical approach enables detailed recording of behavioral data and thus contributes to scientific research.
- Training for trapping and marking
The CLICINO provides valuable support in research projects where wild animals need to be trapped and marked. Targeted clicking reinforces the desired behavior, such as entering a trap or approaching a feeding site. This positive training helps to make the process less stressful for the animals and build trust in the researchers.
Summary
The CLICINO Clicker Ring offers an effective way of using precise timing and positive reinforcement in wild animal training and research. It is used in areas such as wildlife rehabilitation and intensive behavioral studies in natural habitats. Clicker training promotes clear communication between wildlife trainers and wild animals, supports the well-being of wild animals and at the same time increases the effectiveness of training measures.
Thisi Schmid
Founder, CLICINO Clicker Ring & Dog Trainer, Balance Dog School
