Science Buddies: "Ask an Expert"

ok. I have to get the answers to these questions.


1: How do trainers get the animals to do their tricks and such?
2:Do animals like to act or perform?
3:What is the best way to train animals?
4:What is the worst way to train animals?
5:What is the number one trick that most house pets learn to do?



If you can PLEASE answer these questions!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hi!
I found a great online resource for you to look through:

http://www.spcollege.edu/Central/Career ... ief508.PDF

In terms of your specific questions, I am not sure if there is only single best or worst way to train animals. Each animal trainer will often tell you something different, and many of them use different methods to train their animals. Also keep in mind that animal trainers have different purposes in mind, whether it is to train competitive race animals, or to train animals around the house. Trainers often rely on the system of reward and punishment, so if the animal does something "right" or what the trainer deems to be satisfactory, the animal will often get a treat, usually something tasty! I am not aware of one single trick that most house pets learn to do, but it might be interesting to check out this website with a list of many of the most common dog tricks!

http://dogs.thefuntimesguide.com/2006/0 ... tricks.php

Best of luck, hope this helps!