Barbara Bingham, CPBC, CPBT-KA
480-272-0533
Barb@HarmonyAnimalBehavior.com
HarmonyAnimalBehavior.com
PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
Science-based strategies for training and behavior solutions
Knowledge and skill in Operant and Respondent Conditioning, Applied Behavior Analysis
Always the most positive, least intrusive effective strategy
Creative behavioral and environmental enrichment
Building a strong relationship with each animal and client
Excellent with public – genuine, enthusiastic, positive, prepared
Experienced with a wide variety of species, individuals, and environments
Friendly, reliable, intelligent, trustworthy, good common sense
Knowledge and practice in TAGteach; Dialogue Education; Toastmasters
Constantly learning and sharing knowledge
Trained in Pet CPR & First Aid; Wilderness First Aid
EDUCATION
University of Southern California: Bachelor of Music – cum laude 1977
IAABC Annual Conference (International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants) – Virtual 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 IAABC & FDSA - The Lemonade Conference – Virtual 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
NEI TEC Talks (Natural Encounters, Inc., Training and Education Center) – online 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 Phoenix Landing Retreat – Asheville NC 2024 Dr. Susan Friedman’s “Living and Learning with Animals” for Veterinary and Animal Professionals (8-week online course) – Certificate of Excellence 2014 (plus audit: 2015 & 2016 & 2017 & 2018 & 2019 & 2020 & 2021 & 2023, 2024)
CAMELIDynamics Conference – Virtual 2022 IAATE Annual Conference (International Association of Avian Trainers and Educators) – Virtual 2021 Weekend Workshop GetTogether - Invitation retreat of colleagues/mentors/friends (Chris Shank, Peggy Hogan, Dr. Susan G. Friedman, Pamela Clark – Cockatoo Downs) 2019
The Art and Science of Animal Training Conference – Organization for Reinforcement Contingencies with Animals (ORCA) (University of North Texas) 2015 & 2016 & 2019
ClickerExpo - Karen Pryor Academy Southern California 2018 & Portland 2019 & ClickerExpo LIVE 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
PORTL (Portable Operant Research and Teaching Lab) to Stimulus Control – The Art and Science of Animal Training 2-day workshop (Rosales-Ruiz, Hunter – University of North Texas) 2018 & 2019
Day at The Ranch (Karen Pryor Academy - Ken Ramirez) 2018
The Convergence of Human Training, Animal Training and Technology conference (CHATTcon) (TAGteach / Ryano - Woodland Park Zoo, Seattle WA) 2018
PORTL (Portable Operant Research and Teaching Lab) to Shaping – The Art and Science of Animal Training 2-day workshop (Rosales-Ruiz, Hunter – University of North Texas) 2017 & 2018
ZooAtlanta “Working Bird Husbandry Workshop” (Bearman, Bules, Rivera DVM, Ballance) 2015
“Going to the Dogs Too: A Day of Canine Science” (ASU Canine Science Collaboratory – AZ Humane Society) 2015
Global Learning Partners “Learning-Centered Conferences & Presentations" (4-week online course) (Culliton, Larose) 2015
“Two-Day Behavior & Learning Seminar with Steve Martin” (Martin, 4-Paws Training – Guide Dogs of America) 2015
TAGteach International – Primary Level course (Theresa McKeon) – Certificate 2015
“Clicker Training with Horses” Clinic (Alexandra Kurland – Cavalia Farms) 2015
Pet CPR & First Aid Training (Pet Tech – Arizona Animal Welfare League) 2015
Shedd Aquarium “Professional Animal Training Seminar” (Ken Ramirez) 2014
Feline Conservation Federation (FCF) “Wildcat Conservation Educator” Course & Exam (Willoughby) – Certificate 2014
Animal Behavior Management Alliance (ABMA) Annual Conference 2012 & 2014, Virtual 2021
Bob Bailey/Parvene Farhoody “Operant Conditioning” Chicken Workshop – “Discrimination” 2013
Natural Encounters Inc. Professionals Workshop – “Contemporary Animal Training and Management” (Steve Martin, Dr. Susan Friedman) 2013
Global Learning Partners “Foundations of Dialogue Education – From Principles to Practice: Learning to Listen, Learning to Teach for Dog Trainers” – (Michael Culliton, Teryn Jones, CPDT-KA – 4-Paws Training LLC) 2013
Avian Ambassadors “Raptor Handling Course” (Price, Shewokis) – Certificate 2012 & 2013
“Trailblazing Trainers – Think Tank & Practical Applications” Seminar (Heidenreich, Kordowski, McClintock – Service Dogs, Inc.) 2013
“Mastering the ABCs of Behavior Analysis – Parrots, Porpoises, Pooches and People” (Friedman) 2013
UC Davis Behavior Medicine Club “Bob Bailey & Dr. Sophia Yin” Seminar 2012
Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) Annual Conference 2012
Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) “Why Zoos and Aquariums Matter” Workshop 2012
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Harmony Animal Behavior (Self-employed) 2012 – present
> TRAINING State-of the-Art Training through knowledge, skill, and experience
> BEHAVIOR SOLUTIONS Scientifically sound, practical and effective, humanely appropriate
> ENRICHMENT Creative strategies encouraging mental and physical movement, natural behavior
> ALL ANIMALS: Specializing in Birds
Presentations: Training/Behavior/Care/Safety/Conservation 1986 – present
Pueblo Grande Museum: Ancient Technology Day – Macaws in the Ancient Southwest 2018, 2019, Virtual 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fUbdU-JU3u0 (Barb and macaws at 15:26) Bird Show Assistant / Keeper / Public Interaction - Paradise Perch Bird Show AZ State Fair 2022
Children and Animals Together Assessment and Intervention Program (CAT) – Animal Behavior Specialist (volunteer) – CAT is an innovative program provided through the ASU School of Social Work in collaboration with the Arizona Animal Welfare League & SPCA (AAWL). The program is designed and run by Dr. Christina Risley-Curtiss, MSSW, PhD, to intervene with children ages 6-12 who are abusing animals. It is grant-funded by the Kenneth A. Scott Charitable Trust/ A KeyBank Trust and the Animal Welfare Trust, in partnership with the Arizona Animal Welfare League & SPCA, a no-kill shelter in Phoenix, AZ. 2015
Certified Parrot Behavior Consultant (IAABC) 2015 – present
Certified Professional Bird Trainer – Knowledge Assessed (IATCB) 2014 – present
Sea Life Park, HI Training Department volunteer – Curator: Ingrid Kang Shallenberger 1985 – 1986
Kewalo Basin Marine Mammal Lab (The Dolphin Institute), HI Volunteer Dolphin trainer – Research scientist: Louis Herman 1984 – 1985
Waikiki Aquarium, HI Volunteer Hawaiian Monk Seal trainer – Curator: Reid Withrow 1982 – 1986
A-Tri-K Stables, Paniolo Hills Stables – Private clients 1977 – 1982
Animal training, CA / HI / AZ (now Harmony Animal Behavior) 1977 – present
Professional musician – French horn (Full-time, salaried) 1977 – 2012
Phoenix Symphony Orchestra, AZ 1986 – 2012
University of Hawaii – Manoa, HI: Lecturer in French horn 1980 – 1986
Honolulu Symphony Orchestra, HI 1977 – 1986
CERTIFICATION
International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants – Certified Parrot Behavior Consultant 2015 - present
International Avian Trainers Certification Board – Certified Professional Bird Trainer – Knowledge Assessed 2014 - present
TAGteach International – Certified Level One TAGteacher 2015 - present
NOLS Wilderness Medicine – Wilderness/Remote Location First Aid certification 2021 - 2024
MEMBER
ABMA: Animal Behavior Management Alliance
IAATE: International Association of Avian Trainers and Educators
IAABC: International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants
AABP: Association of Animal Behavior Professionals
IMATA: International Marine Animal Trainers’ Association
“This is what you should do; love the Earth and sun and the animals.” — Walt Whitman
AZ Highways magazine - May 1994
My mentors include these outstanding and esteemed animal trainers and behaviorists: Steve Martin, Ken Ramirez, Alexandra Kurland, Bob Bailey, Sid Price, Dr. Sophia Yin and the esteemed Dr. Susan G. Friedman with whom I continue to live and learn the science of behavior and learning
A most amazing weekend retreat of collaboration, learning, fun with Dr. Susan Friedman, Chris Shank, Peggy Hogan at Chris’ Cockatoo Downs. June 2019
Training with Bob Bailey – rightly, a legend in his own time.*
*The October 2013 Smithsonian magazine article on Bob Bailey and his training accomplishments: “The CIA’s Most Highly-Trained Spies Weren’t Even Human“.
Immersed in the science of behavior with the awesome Dr. Susan G. Friedman.
A lesson with Eric Esden during an incredible week at NEI (Natural Encounters Inc).
Lectures/demos/discussions/lessons with world-renowned trainer Steve Martin and behavior scientist Dr. Susan Friedman, the outstanding NEI trainers plus the amazing attendees. A truly invaluable experience!
Natural Encounters Inc. “graduation”- what a perfect week.
Thrilled to meet Temple Grandin who has accomplished major advances in animal welfare and the understanding of animals.
Bob Bailey - Parvene Farhoody Chicken Workshop July 3-7, 2013
An intensive training workshop in Applied Behavior Analysis / Operant Conditioning – a “mixture of formal lectures, informal discussions, planning classes, and fast paced hands-on training periods” using chickens.
Always wonderful to catch up with Barbara Heidenreich - ABMA Convention 2014
An incredible week of intensive learning with Ken Ramirez at the Shedd Aquarium in Chicago.
Professional Animal Training Seminar with Ken Ramirez at the Shedd Aquarium:
Full course for Zoo & Aquarium Professionals
Basic & Advanced Operant Conditioning
Enrichment & Non-Formal Interactions
Husbandry Training
Problem Solving & Aggression
Modern Applications
Skill Sessions
TAGteach with Theresa McKeon
The Art and Science of Training directly from the master, Steve Martin.
Wonderful Alexandra Kurland bringing positive reinforcement training to the horse world. An awesome workshop at the Cavalia Farms in Quebec!!! as well as the annual ORCA Conferences at UNT.