<h4>Purpose</h4>
The Behavioral Husbandry Committee exists to serve our AAZK members by providing access to up to date resources relevant to Behavioral Husbandry topics including: training, enrichment and animal welfare. The committee strives to encourage, educate, share knowledge and share techniques typified in zoo and aquarium settings.
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<h4>Resources produced</h4>
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	<li>ADTF, Animal Training Section (AAZK, 2001)</li>
	<li>List of Training Terminology (AAZK/AZA Behavioral Advisory Group, 2003)</li>
	<li>Training &amp; Enrichment Bibliography (AAZK ATC &amp; Enrichment Committees, 2001)</li>
	<li>Training Workshops on Various Training Topics (AAZK National Conference Proceedings, 2001-2004)</li>
	<li>Articles and Committee Updates (Animal Keeper's Forum)</li>
	<li>www.aecetia.net/gws/aazk committee web pages (2002)</li>
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<h4>Projects</h4>
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	<li>Partner with other committees to streamline resources and efforts</li>
	<li>Development of new workshops for the annual conference</li>
	<li>Development of training behavior lists for taxonomic groups</li>
	<li>Update the bibliography and resource lists over time</li>
	<li>Surveying the membership to meet needs</li>
	<li>Enhancement of this website</li>
	<li>A database of bibliographies</li>
	<li>Enrichment guidelines for marine mammals and elephants</li>
	<li>AAZK Enrichment Notebook, 2nd edition translation into Spanish, French and Chinese languages</li>
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<h4>Additional Information</h4>
<h6><i class="left icon-download"></i> Downloads</h6>
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	<li><a href="http://www.aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/what_is_animal_training.pdf" target="_blank">What is Training?</a></li>
	<li><a href="http://www.aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/health_and_safety_considerations.pdf" target="_blank">Health and Safety Considerations</a></li>
	<li><a href="http://www.aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/training_enrichment_bibliography.pdf" target="_blank">Training and Enrichment Bibliography</a></li>
	<li><a href="http://www.aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/training_terms_glossary.pdf" target="_blank">Glossary of Training Terms</a></li>
	<li><a href="http://www.aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/aazk_animal_data_transfer.pdf" target="_blank">Animal Data Transfer Form</a></li>
	<li><a href="http://www.aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/risk_assessment_and_safety.pdf" target="_blank">Risk Assessment and Safety</a></li>
	<li><a href="http://www.aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/Enrichment-Day-Examples.pdf" target="_blank">Enrichment Day Examples</a></li>
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<h6><i class="left icon-download"></i> Helpful Links</h6>
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	<li><a href="http://www.enrichment.org/miniwebfile.php?Region=Video_Library&amp;File2=video_library_sb.html&amp;File=video_library.html&amp;NotFlag=1" target="_blank">Training and Enrichment Video Library</a></li>
	<li><a href="http://www.aecetia.net/gws/aazk/committee/behavioral-husbandry/resources/">Suggested Animal Training Resources</a></li>
	<li><a href="http://www.aecetia.net/gws/aazk/committee/behavioral-husbandry/printed-resources/">Printed Resources</a></li>
	<li><a href="http://www.aecetia.net/gws/aazk/committee/behavioral-husbandry/suppliers/">Enrichment Suppliers</a></li>
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<h6><i class="left icon-download"></i> Enrichment Guidelines</h6>
Click below for the complete enrichment guidelines for the following groups of animals. Feel free to print, copy and distribute these guidelines as needed. Most of these guidelines are currently printed in the third edition of the Enrichment Notebook. Notebooks can be ordered through A.A.Z.K., Inc.
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	<li><a href="http://www.aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/Suggested-Guidelines-for-Bat-Enrichment.pdf" target="_blank">Bat Guidelines</a></li>
	<li><a href="http://www.aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/Suggested-Guidelines-for-Bear-Enrichment.pdf" target="_blank">Bear Guidelines</a></li>
	<li><a href="http://www.aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/Suggested-Guidelines-for-Bird-Enrichment.pdf" target="_blank">Bird Guidelines</a></li>
	<li><a href="http://www.aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/Suggested-Guidelines-for-Carnivore-Enrichment.pdf" target="_blank">Carnivore Guidelines</a></li>
	<li><a href="http://www.aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/Suggested-Guidelines-for-Captive-Elephant-Enrichment.pdf" target="_blank">Elephant Guidelines</a></li>
	<li><a href="http://www.aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/Suggested-Guidelines-for-Fishes-Enrichment.pdf" target="_blank">Fish Guidelines</a></li>
	<li><a href="http://www.aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/Suggested-Guidelines-for-Primate-Enrichment.pdf" target="_blank">Primate Guidelines</a></li>
	<li><a href="http://www.aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/Suggested-Guidelines-for-Reptile-Enrichment.pdf" target="_blank">Reptile Guidelines</a></li>
	<li><a href="http://www.aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/Suggested-Guidelines-for-Ungulate-Enrichment.pdf" target="_blank">Ungulate Guidelines</a></li>
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<h4>Committee Chair Member</h4>
<img class="aligncenter" title="Julie Hartell-DeNardo" alt="Julie Hartell-DeNardo" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/julie.jpg" width="125" height="146" />
<p align="center">Julie Hartell-DeNardo - <em>St. Louis Zoo</em></p>

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