We are an international animal training and behaviour consultancy. A leader in behaviour modification and team communication for animal care professionals, we work with zoological collections and animal facilities across the world to improve team performance, training systems and animal welfare, using positive reinforcement. We make small changes in the team, the organisation and the animals to help them reach their full potential.
We offer workshops, seminars, practical sessions, one on one support, webinars and bespoke team and animal training assessments. We provide a creative and simple way of thinking, always putting the focus on animal welfare. Through empowering presentations and workshops, we motivate your workforce, improve their skillset and bring about positive change in your organisation.
We give another perspective on how we can have a positive effect on the animals we work with. What makes us different is our creative and open mind, which allows us to think outside the box. Our main goal is to create a situation for our animals which is a welfare benefit to them from any angle.
Peter is proficient in operant conditioning methodology and through his teaching you are bound to feel motivated and inspired to take on your next training project challenge.
Grant brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the company, and a passion for changing the way people perceive captive animal husbandry.
Michael's extensive hoofstock training experience makes him a valuable asset to Zoospensefull, bringing a unique perspective to the already diverse skillset of the team.
Elias brings 18 years of marketing and communications experience in the public, non-profit, higher education and private sectors.
In my past career I’ve been bitten and chased my so many different animals. To name a few, orca, walrus, tiger, lion, elephant many of which in protective contact but some in free contact as Read more…
As animal trainers we respond to behaviour. We create situations where specific behaviour is most likely to happen. In practice training session often look different. We think we need a clicker and a target to Read more…
We have worked with many species. Many lived in the water but we have never created a program for sharks and rays till we started our consulting project at Sea World Australia. Our first question Read more…
Just spent 2 days learning animal training the ZooSpensefull way! It was such a valuable 2 days! Easy to understand presentation style, with a strong emphasis on establishing and maintaining simple but strong foundation behaviours. Our team came away feeling inspired, energised and excited to move forward with their training, which will directly enhance our animals welfare. Thank you Zoospensefull for a great 2 days!
I first met Peter while we served together on the executive board of the International Marine Animal Trainers’ Association (IMATA). He brings the same energy, behavioural expertse, and sense of curiosity to the Zoospensefull team. Zoo and animal professionals around the world have benefitted from their informative website and training workshops.
Namsskogan Family park was lucky to be part of a research project on training wolves where ZooSpensefull was involved. Peter helped us to get a good start with a training method which was new for us. That was so inspiring that we visited him at Kolmården in Sweden. He managed to change the zookeepers mindset within few sessions and get them engaged in positive animal training. Peter's dedication and passion for his job is unique and rarely seen. He is a very good teacher and coach and fluent in several languages which makes communication very easy. His positive mindset is contagious and he is extremely good in including everyone in the training thoughts. We decided to book him as a consultant for building up the training system in our park and are looking very much forward to starting that collaboration. We can also highly recommend him for training pets.
