Mahouts from India and other Asian countries learn gentle elephant training techniques in Thailand workshop.

Two mahouts from Kaziranga National Park in India attended a pioneering 'Gentle Training Workshop' in Thailand, aimed at improving captive elephant welfare using positive reinforcement techniques. The three-day event, organized by the Human-Elephant Learning Programs Foundation, included practical demonstrations of verbal and signal training and desensitization methods to reduce elephant stress. The training was attended by mahouts from Nepal, Laos, Thailand, and Sri Lanka.

November 10, 2024
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