Projects

Many of ORCA’s members are actively involved in a wide array of research projects, all dedicated to the advancement of animal welfare. Click on the name of a member to see their current research projects as well as some past ORCA projects.

Current Projects

The Effects of Jackpots on Frequency of Response and Choice by Kristy Muir

The Role of the Existing Repertoire in the Generation of Novel Behavior by April Becker

An investigation of the use of conditioned reinforcement in traditional animal training by Katie Kalafut and Erica Feuerbacher

Replacing Aggressive Behaviors with Acceptable Behaviors Using an Errorless Negative Reinforcement Procedure With Dogs in Home and Community Settings by Kellie S. Snider & Jesus Rosales-Ruiz

Shaping Human Movement by Travis Heth

Systematic Method for Evaluating Captive Enrichment Items by Katie Kalafut

An Investigation into Natural Concepts in Dogs by Erica Feuerbacher

An Investigation into Shaping the Vocalizations of Dogs by Robin Kuhn

From Feral to Friendly: Shaping "Tameness" in Domestic Cats (F2F) by Angie Rentfro

Assessing and expanding the behavior of primates in captivity by Katie Tucker, Zach Morford, and Jay Hinnenkamp