LIFE – Least Inhibitive, Functionally Effective

Online talk with Eduardo Fernandez.

 

The purpose of this 2 hour talk is to establish a new framework for a force-free training philosophy. We will talk about the history of people ethics, animal ethics and animal training. We will discuss the ethics of training procedures based on whether they are intrusive or aversive. 

registration

Registration deadline 09.01.2026

Seminar Details

target audience:

Dog trainers and interested dog owners

location:

online

expenses:

60.00 Fr.

course places:

40

course administration

Eduardo J. Fernandez

Dr. Eduardo J. Fernandez is the Animal Behaviour Program Director and a Senior Lecturer of Applied Animal Behaviour and Welfare in the School of Animal and Veterinary Sciences at the University of Adelaide (Australia). Most of his work involves behavioral research applied to the welfare, enrichment, and training of zoo, aquarium, and companion animals. His general research focus is on animal welfare and the applied animal sciences, largely influenced by learning and evolutionary theories and perspectives. He currently runs the Exotic Enrichment and Learning (EEL) lab, which focuses on improving the lives of animals located in zoos, aquariums, and wildlife parks. Many of his past publications and presentations as well as current research can be found on his ResearchGate profile (https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Eduardo_Fernandez18).