Mastering Elephant Training with Practical, Humane Methods Learn how trained handlers guide, calm, and manage elephants using patient, step-by-step techniques that emphasize trust and safety for both animals and people.
The book explains a practical approach to capturing, bottling fear, and gradually introducing tame elephants for cooperation. It describes tools like the head-stick and other instruments, how keepers soothe the animal with gentle touches and talk, and how training progresses from quiet acceptance to controlled behavior around baths and moving between enclosures. The text also discusses the role of tame elephants in easing new captives and the importance of careful, humane handling throughout the process.
- Real-world training sequence: from initial quiet captivity to controlled movement and bathing
- Tools and commands used to guide elephants, plus the role of soothing, supportive touch
- How a careful mix of restraint, placement, and decoy animals aids training
- The ethics of training and the impact on animal welfare during the process
Ideal for readers of practical animal training, veterinary care, and historical methods in animal handling.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the fascinating world of animal training, offering a comprehensive guide for both amateur and professional trainers. Spanning across various species, the author explores the art of training animals for practical purposes, entertainment, and even scientific curiosity. Emerging during a time of increased interest in animal intelligence and behavior, the book draws upon the expertise of renowned trainers and naturalists. The author emphasizes the importance of understanding the fundamental differences between instinct and reason in animals, highlighting the role of observation and patience in successful training. Exploring a range of training techniques, the book covers topics such as horse breaking, the management of farm animals, the training of sporting dogs, and even the intriguing art of serpent charming. With detailed instructions and illustrations, readers are guided through the process of teaching animals a variety of tricks and performances. Ultimately, this book reveals the remarkable potential for communication and collaboration between humans and animals, underscoring the profound impact of understanding and respecting animal intelligence. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781334393037_0
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Vendeur : PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, Etats-Unis
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781334393037
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781334393037
Quantité disponible : 15 disponible(s)